[EFI] Re: Oh-no. Compression fittings again. Was re: Which fuel ...

[Ron Schroeder]

I would consider industrial compression fittings such as Swagelok.

http://www.swagelok.com/category.asp?tp=117&tpd=Fittings+%2D+Tube&group=FITT
INGS&bigp=Tube.jpg

I have used them for pressures over 3000psi with no failures.  I trust them
over flare fittings.  Hardware store compression fittings are useless in an
automotive aplication.

Ron Schroeder
WD8CDH
day 631 344-4561
nite 631 286-5677

----- Original Message -----
> Daniel Houlton wrote:
> >
> >
> > I missed the beginning of this.  What's wrong with compression
> > fittings?  Do they loosen over time?  I don't have them on a
> > fuel line, but I do have one on the oil pressure line to my
> > turbo.  Should this be replaced with something else?
> >
> > thanks
> > --Dan

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