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6s1640

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Vacuum line beaded end type
« on: September 17, 2022, 09:49:47 PM »
Hi all,

Can any advise how to make this beaded end on a 3/8 rigid vacuum tube for power brakes.  I am having trouble finding the right tool and is this the correct name for the tubing end type?

Thanks

Cory

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2022, 07:17:43 AM »
Use flaring tool for “double flare” but only enough to form shape.

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2022, 11:29:46 PM »
Hi Dizzy and Coralsnake,

Thank you for the tips.  I will look in to them.

Take care

Cory

Corey Bowcutt

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2022, 05:45:01 PM »
I bought the tool referenced by Coralsnake and it worked great on the 3/8" stainless steel tubing.

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2022, 06:29:39 PM »
I dont recall the tool being that expensive, but you get the idea

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2022, 07:18:01 PM »
The original tool was by Parker, Parker 416. They were used in the aviation industry. Aircraft Spruce used to sell surplus military kits but exhausted their supply so they reproduced the whole kit and offer replacement parts.

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Re: Vacuum line beaded end type
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2022, 08:34:52 PM »
In case someone reading is under the impression that a expensive tool is the only way to come up with a usable vacuum tube for power brakes in a given application there are alternatives to expensive tools. Besides the companies that sell inexpensive pre made vacuum lines for Mustang. Even using a simple flaring tool to make a slight flare in a tube will achieve the same interference fit  /sealing effect in a hose that is slid over the tube. Not perfect but gets the job done without the cost and once installed looks the same. If someone just wants to have the right tool to do the job regardless of cost then never mind and carry on.
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