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Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224456 02/14/09 01:46 PM 02/14/09 01:46 PM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224457 02/14/09 01:51 PM 02/14/09 01:51 PM
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mopartony master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,421 in a chair	If you have a steel cut off wheel on a grinder that is the best way. I use, duct tape, a sharp chisel, a 2.5lbs short handle hammer, the cement on the drive or garage and one good whack! It may take 2-3 though. In the 2-3 case better hope your name is not lightining. You know it never hits the same place twice.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: mopartony] #224458 02/14/09 02:06 PM 02/14/09 02:06 PM
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Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	You need some reinforced tape to wrap the end (this keeps the wire from fraying. A cutoff wheel, or a pair of good snips, or cutters. I prefer the cutters over the cutoff wheel/grinder cause this tends to burn the rubber up at the end hose. [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224459 02/14/09 02:06 PM 02/14/09 02:06 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: I like using a abrasive chop saw. Makes a perfect cut that doesn't fray the stainless braid. Wrap it in masking tape and cut. Besure to rinse out the inside of the hose before and after installing the ends. A die grinder with a cutoff wheel will do the trick too.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Challenger 1] #224460 02/14/09 02:11 PM 02/14/09 02:11 PM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	maybe a dremel with a cutoff wheel Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224461 02/14/09 02:15 PM 02/14/09 02:15 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	that may work, use black electrical tape pulled tight.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Quicktree] #224462 02/14/09 02:26 PM 02/14/09 02:26 PM
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340man4ever enthusiast 3 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 336 Creston, Iowa	Black tape end, metal hose clamp tight and cut with cutoff wheel as close to the clamp as possible- keeps it from unraveling (sp?). Works great for the novice like me! good luck Curator at Adams County Speed Shop

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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224464 02/14/09 03:18 PM 02/14/09 03:18 PM
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mopowers master M Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,011 Sac, CA	Do you guys keep the tape on the ends when you assemble the hose end?

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224465 02/14/09 03:20 PM 02/14/09 03:20 PM
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SRT8Challenger enthusiast S Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 288 Delmont, Pa.	I black tape it, Block of aluminum, big sharp chisel and one hard blow with a big heavy hammer. Nice clean cut with no debree. Works great! Ed

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: mopowers] #224466 02/14/09 03:57 PM 02/14/09 03:57 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Do you guys keep the tape on the ends when you assemble the hose end? no, take it off being careful not to screw with the braided line.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Quicktree] #224467 02/14/09 04:43 PM 02/14/09 04:43 PM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	I left strapping tape on my 6an stuff before....... no issues.... my handheld cutters cut nice though the 6an stuff....... wont cut through the 8an stuff.... Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224468 02/14/09 04:52 PM 02/14/09 04:52 PM
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go-fish mopar G Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 693 Coronado, CA	Couple of wraps of masking tape and a bang saw. 70 'cuda: ProCharged 408, Tremec 5 speed, S60,triangulated 4 link, Hydroboost and Wilwoods

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: go-fish] #224469 02/14/09 05:10 PM 02/14/09 05:10 PM
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rowin4 master Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi	A couple raps of masking tape works well, i use a thin cutoff wheel on a 4 1/2 " grinder. I cut in the middle of the tape so the next piece is ready to go. I do leave the tape on to install the fitting to contain the braid so it doesn't fray, after starting remove the tape and continue install. I think which ever way you do it,it is most critical you flush the lines out throughly.It doesn't take much to jam your needle/seat in your carb and you sure don't want that crap in your oil if your plumbing a oil set up. it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: 340man4ever] #224470 02/14/09 05:56 PM 02/14/09 05:56 PM
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440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	Quote: Black tape end, metal hose clamp tight and cut with cutoff wheel as close to the clamp as possible- That is a good method. The clamp will help keep the cut straight all the way around. As other's have stated, clean out the hose after cutting with an abrasive wheel.

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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224472 02/14/09 11:07 PM 02/14/09 11:07 PM
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bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: I used to use the wizz wheel but for 35.00 I broke down and bought a cutter at Home Depot that is much easier and leaves a cleaner cut BINGO,works great and also crimps the hose in slightly so it slides easily into the fitting.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224473 02/14/09 11:13 PM 02/14/09 11:13 PM
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dthemi master Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,097 back in Georgia	Quote: only 35.00 Something like that is much better. Go to an electrical supply house and buy a big pair like linemen use to cut cable about 3.5 feet long and they'll cut everything up to -16. No taping, grinding, or cleanup mess.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224474 02/14/09 11:19 PM 02/14/09 11:19 PM
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440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	Quote: only 35.00 Nice !

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: 440Jim] #224475 02/14/09 11:30 PM 02/14/09 11:30 PM
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cmcgee123 enthusiast C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 219 so cal	Quote: Quote: only 35.00 Nice ! but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers nitrous is like a really hot chick with an std you want to hit it but youre affraid of the outcome.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: cmcgee123] #224476 02/14/09 11:54 PM 02/14/09 11:54 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: cmcgee123] #224477 02/14/09 11:55 PM 02/14/09 11:55 PM
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dthemi master Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,097 back in Georgia	Quote: Quote: Quote: only 35.00 Nice ! but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers Just use your second knuckle as the cut off mark, place finger on hose for length, insert both finger and hose into jaw, place bottom handle against bench, and press firmly against the upper handle with free hand. then go to wallace racing calculators to calculate potential Et savings being light one finger.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: dthemi] #224478 02/14/09 11:57 PM 02/14/09 11:57 PM
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Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	makita 4 inch electric cut off wheel 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: dthemi] #224479 02/15/09 12:02 AM 02/15/09 12:02 AM
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rowin4 master Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi	Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off? it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: rowin4] #224480 02/15/09 12:03 AM 02/15/09 12:03 AM
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smokinwoody I Live Here S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere	Quote: Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off? I use electrical tape...then make my cut with cable cutters..

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: rowin4] #224481 02/15/09 12:06 AM 02/15/09 12:06 AM
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Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	Quote: Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off? use black tape ,tight on the line it will not fray apart 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: dthemi] #224482 02/15/09 12:06 AM 02/15/09 12:06 AM
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cmcgee123 enthusiast C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 219 so cal	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: only 35.00 Nice ! but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers Just use your second knuckle as the cut off mark, place finger on hose for length, insert both finger and hose into jaw, place bottom handle against bench, and press firmly against the upper handle with free hand. then go to wallace racing calculators to calculate potential Et savings being light one finger. has anyone done research to find which finger gives the most accurate measurments? with the most ET gained by removing said finger. but seriously who makes those pliers? nitrous is like a really hot chick with an std you want to hit it but youre affraid of the outcome.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: cmcgee123] #224483 02/15/09 12:11 AM 02/15/09 12:11 AM
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rowin4 master Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi	Just don't use the one you use to wipe your it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: rowin4] #224484 02/15/09 12:17 AM 02/15/09 12:17 AM
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Adobedude pro stock A Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico	Quote: Just don't use the one you use to wipe your Good advice...I stuck that particular finger in a hand held blender once...Made me realize just how right handed I am. 2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224485 02/15/09 12:52 AM 02/15/09 12:52 AM
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Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: only 35.00 That's what I use. They even work on your cigar in a pinch...

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Lefty] #224486 02/15/09 02:44 AM 02/15/09 02:44 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,228 Bend,OR USA	Two or three tight raps of duct tape and the finest tooth hacksaw blade I have, put the hose in a vise and saw away A real thin cut off wheel in a high rpm(23000+ ) four inch air powered dremel or grinder works well also as already siad Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Cab_Burge] #224487 02/15/09 03:41 AM 02/15/09 03:41 AM
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DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here	I've used electrical tape and a Dremel with a cut-off wheel no prob. Ride eternal, shiny and chrome

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: DirectSubjection] #224488 02/15/09 05:07 AM 02/15/09 05:07 AM
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RT540 top fuel R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,664 North Sweden	I use a big lead hammer on the concrete floor, and a sharp knife. I lay the AN line on the lead, and then a sharp knife on top, and cut it with just one hammer blow, it will make a nice clean cut. The braided steel, will need some massage to get round again. I learned this method from a Top fuel racer. I have heard cutting with a 1mm super thinn cut off wheel, also works great. Never tried a plier tho.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: RT540] #224489 02/15/09 05:14 AM 02/15/09 05:14 AM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	I used the plier ,method on 6an and it worked great. wouldnt cut the 8 n stuff.... reason for starteting this topic.. Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: rowin4] #224490 02/15/09 08:49 AM 02/15/09 08:49 AM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224491 02/15/09 08:51 AM 02/15/09 08:51 AM
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bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: I used the plier ,method on 6an and it worked great. wouldnt cut the 8 n stuff.... reason for starteting this topic.. the small one i got from HD cut my 8 AN fine.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line #224492 02/15/09 09:25 AM 02/15/09 09:25 AM
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Cudafied super stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 846 Long Island, NY	Quote: only 35.00 I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Cudafied] #224493 02/15/09 09:48 AM 02/15/09 09:48 AM
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Plumb Wired master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,813 Blue Ridge, VA	Quote: Quote: only 35.00 I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem. Mike Gray RIP Monte Smith aka: OutlawFish '98 Bickel Dodge Dakota PST

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Plumb Wired] #224494 02/15/09 10:23 AM 02/15/09 10:23 AM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	Quote: Quote: Quote: only 35.00 I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem. Mike Gray where do you get a set like that Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224495 02/15/09 12:34 PM 02/15/09 12:34 PM
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moparmanjames pro stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,260 Las Vegas NV	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: only 35.00 I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem. Mike Gray where do you get a set like that Grainger, McMaster Carr, sometimes hardware stores will have a nice set too.

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparmanjames] #224496 02/16/09 02:15 PM 02/16/09 02:15 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: HemiGreg] #224497 02/16/09 02:31 PM 02/16/09 02:31 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: HemiGreg] #224498 02/16/09 02:36 PM 02/16/09 02:36 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224499 02/16/09 02:38 PM 02/16/09 02:38 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: Jeepmon] #224500 02/16/09 03:57 PM 02/16/09 03:57 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: maximum entropy] #224501 02/16/09 04:22 PM 02/16/09 04:22 PM
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Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: tjmarcus1] #224502 02/16/09 04:32 PM 02/16/09 04:32 PM
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moparniac OP master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	I bought the handhelds at lowes last night1! kobalts. and they cut through it clean.... Mopar Performance

Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line [Re: moparniac] #224503 02/16/09 07:07 PM 02/16/09 07:07 PM
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