fuel lines & hose barbs

[old jim]

Anyone have any good tips on getting fuel lines onto brass or aluminum
hose barbs? Something to make the job a little more plesant and smoothe.
Thanks, old jim

I asked this question on the Mercury outboard forum also.

 

[MinUph]

Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

Spit on it. Or wet it in some other way. Warm weather helps so would a heat gun. Careful with the heat gun if fuel is present.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

I use a touch of petroleum jelly works real good.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

Dip the hose in warm water.

EDIT: only the end you need to get on.

 

[old jim]

Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

The Admirals hair dryer worked just fine. Thanks, old jim