Cooling hose Springs

[dsm8]

Does anyone have any hints on inserting the FF-1208-C into the FF-1208-A/B. The longest 1208-C is stuck at the edge of the hose.

I tried pliers and inserting a pipe, but it just compressed the 1208-C,

Thanks

 

[JanZ]

Try grabbing the first coil of the spring with a pair of longnose pliers, then twist in a direction that will “wind” the spring tighter ( In the direction of the wind). This should decrease the diameter and loosen it from the sides of the hose.

 

[DaveWelch]

I sloshed some soapy water around inside the hose and then twisted the spring as JanZ suggested. Then rinse the soap out.

 

[DHeal]

All of the above plus use pliers to put a small inward bend to the leading coil wire -- sorta like the leading tip of a screw.

 

[rvbuilder2002]

Try grabbing the first coil of the spring with a pair of longnose pliers, then twist in a direction that will “wind” the spring tighter ( In the direction of the wind). This should decrease the diameter and loosen it from the sides of the hose.

This is what works .
Spraying a bit of soapy water inside the hose can also help if you still have trouble (just rinse it out well with just water when finished).

 

[bobg56]

Use hot water with plenty of dish soap and screw the spring in, the hot water will make the hose more plyable...