Nictane install question

Actually they are round, slotted washer-like plastic inserts that, when pushed into the Quick Disconnect, disengage the prongs over the flange that hold the connection together.


Someone said they're about 9 bucks for a set of 6 or 7 different sizes at Sears. You'll only need one size.

Yeah the package at sears is red and white, made by Lisle as Mac said...

When I installed my Racor supplemental filter on the frame, I removed the flexible hose between the fuel tank and metal fuel line behind the fuel cooler. I used the same tools shown by Mackin above (mine were purchased at Pep Boys) to remove the two quick disconnects. It took a little bit of fiddling to get the quick disconnects to disengage. I could get the smaller QD one on the smaller fuel return line behind the fuel cooler to pop right off (just experimenting with the tool). However, the larger two quick disconnects on the supply line were more difficult.


So if you first don't succeed, keep on trying. They will eventually disengage. Not sure what the proper technique is. Maybe someone who has done it more than once can supply some suggestions.





Alan

John-


If you haven't already bought the disconnects, you can borrow mine. Besides I wouldn't mind watching the install either...


Anyway, let me know


Bob

I bought 2 different styles of QD tools, a set of plastic inserts similar to those and a scissor-like tool. I struggled and struggled with both tools and failed miserably at getting either connection off. I finally whipped out the tubing cutter. Fortunately, Nick had provided enough hose to reach to frame rail near the cooler where I cut the line.

there is a bit of technique to it. i've done it about 12 times so far.. i slip the plastic white tool over the line, grab the back of the female end with my thumb and pull the white tool into the female end with my middle and forefinger. next i push the male and female ends together slightly as i mash the tool into the female connector. then, while keeping the tool in place i yank on the female end (and tool as 1 piece) and seperate it from the male.. viola!


if it doesn't come right off, try rotating the plastic tool about 20* then try again..





nick

I can never find anything slightly unusual in stock at the local Sears, so I just ordered the quick disconnect tool from the www.sears.com website and I am letting UPS bring it to me.

I ordered the kit a few hours ago, When it gets here I'll post my experiences/inexperiences with the install

Bob,


You have mail...


John