Crimp tool and hydraulic connectors and supplies

On the road I always used what are called field install fittings, aka repair fittings. You need to figure out which hoses you you have as these fittings are type specific. They install with two big wrenches, no crimp needed. I carried a air powered cut-off wheel to make clean cuts where the line breaks.

Any good hydraulic line shop will stock these fittings. I always has a mix of male and female and unions, so I can cover any possible combination of connectors. I never carried any portable crimp setup, nor did I have one in the shop.

 

This is something like what Brian is talking about. It is designed for a blown line. Cut the bad part out and place the fittings on both ends and connect. This is a temporary fix in my opinion. The shop I use for most of my repairs has a press to permanently install fittings. It probably weighs 50 lbs or better.

 

This style is called aeroquip fittings

 

Yes, exactly what I was talking about. Thanks! They are perfect for quick repairs to keep you going, outside of that I have always used a good shop for my lines. Way too expensive to stock the pieces and the press to build them myself, even with a few trucks in the fleet at my hayday.

 

Those kind are permanent also. Used on air line also. Takes some understanding and hard turning to get the larger ones in properly.

 

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The first fitting is left handed the inside fitting is right hand threaded the best lube for the inside fitting is gasoline believe it or not. Ripley

 

Absolutely
My 1974 359 Pete came from the factory with all aeroquip air lines.
I used to carry hose with me on the truck and re use the fittings over again when a line went bad.

 

I carry a cordless impact with a set of deep sockets that fit the splice kit mentioned above, makes install a lot easier