New local driver question about airline gladhand

Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by mikecpjr12, Aug 25, 2013.

  1. KW Cajun

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    Very True. That,, plus bailing wire, can fix everything from bathroom sinks to cracked ring & pinions on a heavy haul differential.

    Seriously, for the OP:

    Rule #1: If any mechanic/shop "fixes" anything twice or more... by using the exact same fix method as the previous (failed) "fix"... they qualify for a "Here's Your Sign" diploma.

    If your air line is coiled plastic (ABS, polypropelene, etc) it should have a factory crimped on threaded fitting to screw onto the gladhand. If the shop jury-rigs the hose by simply snipping off the old (expanded) end portion, and simply uses a push-on type connection, it will fail... repeatedly.
    If your air line is rubber (non-coiled), it needs a clamp on any push-on barbed connections to the gladhand.

    Best advice: Just get new air hoses. Why screw with something so cheap & soo vital.
     
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