[Fot] Source needed for single-flare brake lines

[Bill Babcock]

Lord only knows how many GMC and Ford make up, but they really don't expect to
disassemble these bits for a few zillion miles, if ever. I assume that I'll be
taking my stuff apart a few minutes after I get it together.

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Sent: Wed 1/10/2007 12:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [Fot] Source needed for single-flare brake lines


I wonder, after hearing all of this, that Bundy Weld Tubing with Double End
Flares are best left to Production Tooling.

We produced millions of those double flares at Deere & Company with great
success, but I had trouble doing ONE in my garage.




	OK all, I have this here crow in my hand & I'm fixing to bite his head  of
	iff'n I have to...

	Reference DOT FAA "Aircraft Inspection & Repair", calls out double  flare 37
	degree on soft material, single flare on hard.
	Carroll Smith takes it a step further on page #207 in "screw to win" &
	places people like me under the "fool" category... (I've been told that
before)  &
	advises NOT to use the AN818/9 to adapt 45 JIC to 37 AN, but this is
	referring to a SINGLE flare end. I would suggest that the double flare, due
to  the
	extra thickness, likely allows more deformation so as to provide a  leakproof
	seal? Also I consider automotive grade bundy tube to be fairly "soft"  until
it
	is work hardened.
	When I spoke with Pegasus tech today, I was very clear with my question  &
	the reply was that this is completely acceptable. Those who know me know
that I
	try to do my best & I truly have not had problems using this  method for many
	years, but I'll admit that just because something works doesn't  necessarily
	mean that it's "right".
	Does anybody else do this?
	All input is appreciated,
	Glen