I have the black Aeroquip AQP socketless hose, the Aeroquip fittings, and the Aeroquip assembly lube. However, I can't seem to get the fitting fully seated. It is about 1/4" from full in.

Are they any tricks to doing this assembly? I am lubricating both the inside of the hose, and the barbed end of the fitting. I am pushing as hard as I can on a hose (already busted up several fingers when the hose bent suddenly), but can't get the darn things complete.

I thought this hose system was "easy to assemble" and am assuming I am doing something wrong.

Help!

Dave