ID the flaring tool...

[David]

The current issue of Street Rodder has an excellent article showing the
three (3) different type of flares.

Enjoy.

David Edwards

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> [mailto:owner-diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu]On Behalf Of Tom Sharpe
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 1998 6:27 PM
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Re: ID the flaring tool...
>
>
> Gregory A. Parmer wrote:
>
> > Consider it a game, a challenge, or
> > whatever, but I'm looking for an
> > unidentified flaring tool (U.F.T.?)
>
> Looks like you need a std. flaring tool, a fancy clamp, and several
> punches. Make up a print.  What am I offered?
>
> I have used the common snap-on variety with little success and yours
> looks teriffic. The little ones work OK for brake lines but not for
> large tube. I used 48" sections of 3/8 steel tube double flared on both
> ends from Farm&Fleet. Start at both ends and overlap in the middle, cut
> to length and use a brass compression union to hook them together.
>
> Regards  Tom
>
>