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*Billla* · 04-25-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

the threads isnt the sealing part, its the flare.

- it's easy to have the flare not seat and then tighten the line. Make SURE the flare is seated against the fitting.

70c10 · 04-25-2008, 07:38 PM

Thanks for encouragement guys!. I had the truck out last Friday for the first time in 6 months and put about 50 miles on it

Like always, it ran like a champ! I'm just anxious to start the cruising season. I'm in a much better frame of mind today than I was last night

Bill- that's what I'm thinking but isn't the flare (by design) supposed to seat itself as the threads are drawn up?. Even if it was not flush, as you begin to tighten it straightens itself out I thought. I know this is a simple fix, I'm not stressing anymore. I'll just take it off and have another look at the threads

I'm trying to get the brakes ironed out before the new heads go on next month

*Billla* · 04-25-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

that's what I'm thinking but isn't the flare (by design) supposed to seat itself as the threads are drawn up?

Design: The reason engineers give when something doesn't work

Seriously, yes, it should - but it sometimes doesn't. I always seat the flare and hold light pressure against it, then tighten down the tube nut.

70c10 · 04-25-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billla

Design: The reason engineers give when something doesn't work

Seriously, yes, it should - but it sometimes doesn't. I always seat the flare and hold light pressure against it, then tighten down the tube nut.

I'll make sure to seat the flare first and then tighten. Thanks again!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-25-2008, 08:43 PM

The rubber line is screwed into the block just like the hard lines are. It seats the same way. WES

jkaylor68gmc · 04-25-2008, 08:49 PM

The local advance has those tees, I just bought some a couple weeks ago. They were like 4.00, 5.00 maybe

70c10 · 04-27-2008, 08:08 PM

UPDATE- 70GMCer stopped by today and noticed the second line I bought had a hairline split at the flare. He found it with his fingernail. I never saw it. The line is made with a seam unlike the first line we installed which was seamless. Luckily, I saved the first line and reinstalled it making sure it was seated properly!. So far, so good

Thanks again Steve for stopping by today!. I knew it would be something simple

old Chevy guy · 04-30-2008, 12:29 AM

I just love a happy ending!!!!!

04-25-2008, 07:38 PM	#27
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: What am I doing wrong?- brake line Thanks for encouragement guys!. I had the truck out last Friday for the first time in 6 months and put about 50 miles on it Like always, it ran like a champ! I'm just anxious to start the cruising season. I'm in a much better frame of mind today than I was last night Bill- that's what I'm thinking but isn't the flare (by design) supposed to seat itself as the threads are drawn up?. Even if it was not flush, as you begin to tighten it straightens itself out I thought. I know this is a simple fix, I'm not stressing anymore. I'll just take it off and have another look at the threads I'm trying to get the brakes ironed out before the new heads go on next month __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-25-2008, 08:43 PM	#30
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: What am I doing wrong?- brake line The rubber line is screwed into the block just like the hard lines are. It seats the same way. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-25-2008, 08:49 PM	#31
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What am I doing wrong?- brake line The local advance has those tees, I just bought some a couple weeks ago. They were like 4.00, 5.00 maybe __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

04-27-2008, 08:08 PM	#32
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: What am I doing wrong?- brake line UPDATE- 70GMCer stopped by today and noticed the second line I bought had a hairline split at the flare. He found it with his fingernail. I never saw it. The line is made with a seam unlike the first line we installed which was seamless. Luckily, I saved the first line and reinstalled it making sure it was seated properly!. So far, so good Thanks again Steve for stopping by today!. I knew it would be something simple __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-30-2008, 12:29 AM	#33
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: What am I doing wrong?- brake line I just love a happy ending!!!!!



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