Braided rubber fuel line

I bought some fuel line that has a fabric braided sheath. It is the same stuff used on large trucks. However for some reason I cannot bet it to go on over standard fittings. It will go on part way and just stop. Any suggestions? Ive tried lube,cutting off the bulb on the metal fittings.
Id like to use it as the perormance[life] is supposed to be very good.

 

wrong size line?

 

Nope ,wish it was that easy. Thanks tho.

 

Are you sure that hose wasn't intended for use with AN fittings instead of the barbed fittings you are trying to use ?

Don

When you say braided, this is what I envision:



It is not made for regular hose barbs, but goes with AN type fittings.

Like these:

 

Photos please ? Usually, lubrication helps.

 

I put braided lines on my rpu over 30 yrs ago with AN fittings and are now illegal around here to use. Not DOT they say. Never seen braided DOT lines. May want to check on that first.

 

That's what she said!

Sounds like you've got fuel injection hose there.

 

As a truck parts guy....you can use the fabric braided hose for fuel, but it's really not designed for hose clamps. Depending upon the brand, you can buy re-useable screw-on fittings that work fine. Problem is; finding a truck shop that carries all the fittings yer gonna need. I'd try Peterbilt or Kenworth. Failing that you can go to a hose shop....but will pay much MORE for Parker-Hannefin or Stratoflex brand fittings. We us it for fuel, air & P/S hoses.

 

I think Don is spot on, wrong combination of fittings and fuel line.

 

I've used what I think you have and that is, a fuel line that is neoprene, but has a braided cord in its composition. They can sometimes be a *#?^*&% to put on. What I have done in the past is used a heat gun. Heat the neoprene up well and try that. I would suggest using some gloves as the rubber has a tendency to get really hot and is hard on the fingers. Just my 2 cents.

 

Don has it right. Im going to have to see if there are adapters. I bought from a truck supply house not to far from me.
It will start on normal fittings but doesnt give me thefeeling that everything is working right.
I just dont want to re do any thing as the routing is tight and I have put extra protection on in these areas. Thanks for the help and ideas. Im going to try everything posted and see how it works out.