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Busted airline fitting at governor

I'm chasing down an air issue and started by replacing the governor. While removing the old one, the fitting on the 1/2" airline sheared off so I am going to need to replace that and probably extend the line a little bit. These look like they are crimp on? What parts exactly do I need to be searching for? I'm not sure what it's called and I assume I need a tool to crimp it.

The line with the yellow zip tie is the good one and the green one is the one that I busted off
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #1 –
Elliot, they are 1/2" female swivel hose ends, JIC. Most likely crimped on and you might be better off replacing the complete hose instead of buying a crimping kit. Take the fitting with you to make sure you get the right degree on the fitting. Some are 45 deg and there are others.
 
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #2 –

Craneman once again was very patient with me as I asked question after question on the phone and I'm pretty sure we got it figured out. I ordered one of these in the end: Amazon.com: EVIL ENERGY 4AN Hose End Fitting Straight Swivel for CPE Braided...

The fitting actually threads onto the hose and has a tapered bit that is inserted into the middle to secure it.

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1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #3 –
When I took my apprenticeship that was the only kind fittings that we used. There may have been
crimp on fittings but I never saw them until later. The nice things about that type of fitting is that it
can be done almost anywhere.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #4 –
I guess I should have asked about options before I went and bought a crimping tool for my AC hose.
  The good news is , the hydraulic crimp tool cost about as much as the shop was going to charge to do it. And now I still have the tool. 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #5 –
To me it looks like a push on fitting.  You can get the hose and fittings from any hose or fittings place.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #6 –
Another brand would be Aeroquip,can get them in swivels and for Eliot,the part that goes on the hose itself has reverse
threads to screw on the hose.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #7 –
Elliott,

If that hose is original, consider just replacing the whole hose.  At 37 years old, it has done its duty.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #8 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Elliott,

If that hose is original, consider just replacing the whole hose.  At 37 years old, it has done its duty.

X2-- any hose that is that age will be deteriorating inside with age--yes you can crimp on another end fitting but don't be surprised if a month or two down the road it blows the new ned off the hose.  I had a new hose made for our coach--well worth not worrying about it!
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #9 –
Thanks guys. I'll add replacing the line to my list but I'm doubtful it'll get done before we leave for the summer next Saturday. Me breaking X every time I start to fix Y has me scrambling a bit at this point
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #10 –
Fixed and working like new. Thanks again guys.

P.S. i'd be lying if I said I didn't sit there for a minute fighting the fitting that goes in the hose before I remembered John's comment about it being left-hand thread. I should probably just quit doing work early in the morning
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Busted airline fitting at governor

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Elliott –
P.S. i'd be lying if I said I didn't sit there for a minute fighting the fitting that goes in the hose before I remembered John's comment about it being left-hand thread. I should probably just quit doing work early in the morning
I'm reminded of that old joke...
Here, take my advice, I'm not using it!  ;D  :D  ;)
1998 U295 36'
Build# 5358

SMILE!....it makes people wonder what you have been doing.