[Schurkey]

^^^^^ I did that with my '88 work truck.

Then I bought the fancy flaring tool that reproduces the ridge in ordinary 5/16 or 3/8 tubing.
http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

[Joel Koontz]

Schurkey, looks like an awesome tool, but I'm not sure it fits into the reasonably priced category.

I have found it online for $310.00 and although that is a lot I may actually consider it as it does look like it works very well.

Any issues with it, or is it as great as it seems?

Are there any cheaper models that will also do the GM fuel line ridge?

Any other models/brands that anyone would reccomend over this one?

[Schurkey]

Originally Posted by Joel Koontz

Schurkey, looks like an awesome tool, but I'm not sure it fits into the reasonably priced category.

Yup.

Originally Posted by Joel Koontz

I have found it online for $310.00 and although that is a lot I may actually consider it as it does look like it works very well.

Keep looking, you may find a better price.

Originally Posted by Joel Koontz

Any issues with it, or is it as great as it seems?

Single drawback: You have to pay extra to get the 37 degree flare dies; and there's no place to store them in the original plastic box.

Originally Posted by Joel Koontz

Are there any cheaper models that will also do the GM fuel line ridge?

Any other models/brands that anyone would reccomend over this one?

This is the BEST solution for "committed DIY" or low-volume production.

[stimpy]

Originally Posted by Schurkey

^^^^^ I did that with my '88 work truck.

Then I bought the fancy flaring tool that reproduces the ridge in ordinary 5/16 or 3/8 tubing.
http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

I have one too . I used it for shop use and for making my own stuff, no problems in the last several years I have had it and the dies are not that expensive either , I originally bought mine when I found out gm discontinued fuel lines for the 96-2000 pickups and mine sprung a leak, choices where let the truck sit or make new lines , mines a half and half system , half braided and half hard line , braided tank to filter ( where it rotted out before ) and stainless hardline from the flex coupling at the filter to the base of the manifold . oh and if your going to put in stainless this is the only way your gonna flare it as the stuff is hard to flare . the gm o ring fittings come out great on the 1st or second try if you follow the directions , as for the nylon lines you heat them up in super hot water ( about 180*) to soften them up and slide them over and let them cool .