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The bends I've bought came with the
ends already beaded, but some don't, so Mark makes a good point.
I think you can achieve the same desired result with modified
dimple dies in a rivet squeezer. The bead is just there to keep
the hose from sliding off, & a series of 'bumps' around the
tube in the same place as a bead will achieve the same effect.
It's ugly, but it will be under makeup (the hose end), so who
cares?
Charlie
On 10/21/2014 2:06 PM, Mark Steitle wrote:
Jeff,
This probably goes without saying, but I have to ask
anyway. I'm assuming you put beads on all of the radiator
connections? Commercial radiators normally come with beaded
fittings. I'm more curious about the sweep L's and other
pieces of tubing in your system. I am aware of at least one
rotary a/c that made an emergency landing after having a
hose blow off in flight. If not, Earl's Supply sells beading
tools that do a pretty fair job for the price.
Mark
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