DIY FPR vacuum line replacement

Post by **Eddystone** » 06 Jun 2020, 03:46

Here's very minor tip from someone who has for decades been using zip ties or Ty-Wraps or cable ties both for what they are intended to do and for the million other uses they are excellent for: Get yourself a set of FLUSH CUT diagonal cutters. These will cut the excess flush with the other part of the cable tie and not leave a ragged or sharp edge protruding. This little remnant can actually cut you quite badly later on when you jamming your arm past one you previously installed. And when you are being highly meticulous (as some of us sometimes are), it tops off a clean and professional job.

Post by **abscate** » 06 Jun 2020, 04:54

I am supposed to clip those off?

Uh oh, here is some of my best work....

Post by **abscate** » 06 Jun 2020, 04:56

No need to rent that expensive spring compressor , either

Post by **Eddystone** » 06 Jun 2020, 06:57

Hey! I said minor!

I always carry a supply in my emergency kit for long trips.

Also, at the moment, some huge black ty-wraps are holding up a 20-ft long stretch of picket fence on my property. I'd draw the line way before using them as a spring compressor like you do, abscate.

I've actually been wondering lately who designed this little gem of a tool and whether or not he or his progeny ever see any royalties on it.

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Post by **Eddystone** » 06 Jun 2020, 07:03

Thanks, jreed!

It's always good to have someone post photos of where these weak points are hiding.

Post by **abscate** » 06 Jun 2020, 10:02

Eddystone wrote: ↑06 Jun 2020, 06:57 Hey! I said minor!

I always carry a supply in my emergency kit for long trips.

Also, at the moment, some huge black ty-wraps are holding up a 20-ft long stretch of picket fence on my property. I'd draw the line way before using them as a spring compressor like you do, abscate.

I've actually been wondering lately who designed this little gem of a tool and whether or not he or his progeny ever see any royalties on it.

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I think that last one solves poor pee stream problems well. there is short term discomfort during the procedure.

Post by **jreed** » 06 Jun 2020, 10:29

It's bringing tears of joy and surprise to my eyes to see the unanticipated directions this thread has been going

DIY FPR vacuum line replacement

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