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  1. cranetruck

    IP line leak

    Anytime.
  2. cranetruck

    IP line leak

    The ferrule is not replaceable in this case, since it would involve cutting the tube. If the ferrule is seated nice and square, you should still be alright. One reason to push the tubing into the fitting is to get it aligned so that the ferrule can do its job. If it ends up at an angle on the...
  3. cranetruck

    IP line leak

    The tubing must bottom out in the hydraulic head seat and must be aligned perfectly. Keep the tubing loose on the other end by loosening up the clamp around the injector. Push down firmly as you tighten the nut and the ferrule should really be free to move a little for this to work the first...
  4. cranetruck

    IP line leak

    I have not seen "new" lines, how was the ferrule seated? Was is loose and sliding easily on the tube like on a typical copper compression type fitting or was it already seated? The image below shows how the ferrule gets pressed into the tube when tightened (I ground it down to get a cross...
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