The automaker is recalling the vehicles because a fuel feed line has a single
flare fitting instead of the specified double-flare connection.
That makes them perfect for plumbing jobs where you need a thin wrench to hold the body of a compression or
flare fitting while you tighten the nut with a second wrench.
Flare fitting. This is made up of a nut, sleeve and body with a flare or coned end.
But remember, you can't connect the
flare fitting on the flexible gas line directly to a steel pipe thread.
The unit also features a dual-angle seat that accepts both 37[degrees] and 45[degrees]
flare fittings in certain sizes.
If the job does not require
flare fittings, they may need solder, paste or a torch kit.
Teflon[R] diaphragm valve with
flare fittings is designed for high purity applications.
* Make gas connections with solid steel pipe (Photo 8) or soft copper with
flare fittings (Fig.
Flare fittings are usually used for gas and refrigeration lines.