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Ford Push Fit connectors (Fuel!)
JC - 29/6/15 at 08:54 AM

Hi All,

The fuel system on my donor Fiesta used push fit type connectors. As a result, the fuel filter has a plain hose outlet with no flare or barbs to grip the hose. All of the connectors on the car are right angled - is there a source of replacement straight 8mm push fit couplings that can be fitted to rubber hose?

Filter
Filter

connector
connector

40inches - 29/6/15 at 09:10 AM

I flared the connecting tube with a brake flaring tool, works very well
I also flared the ends of the copper fuel pipe.

[Edited on 29-6-15 by 40inches]

tims31 - 29/6/15 at 05:09 PM

^^^^^Yep, did that too^^^^^

JC - 29/6/15 at 05:42 PM

Had a play with my pipe flaring tool and have made some flares that will suffice for the copper pipe - don't think it will work on the fuel filter though

40inches - 29/6/15 at 06:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JC
Had a play with my pipe flaring tool and have made some flares that will suffice for the copper pipe - don't think it will work on the fuel filter though


Worked fine on my filter, just treat it as copper pipe, single flare though.