[pmnewlon]

I was wondering if I could get some tips on putting firesleeve on hoses that are already made and installed. I would prefer to not disassemble the hoses, slip on firesleeve, then reassemble. Sounds like a sure-fire way to create a leak to me. In particular, has anyone put firesleeve on -8 oil cooler lines without disassembling them? Pictures?

Thanks! Phil

 

[Lars]

I've done it. No need to disassemble hoses. With the proper size firesleeve, it will slide over the assembled fittings. EAA has a "how-to" video on their site that might be helpful.

Aircraft Spruce, and probably many other vendors, sell the materials.

For the Aeroquip line, ACS shows sizes and recommended band clamps:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/aqfiresleeve.php

I already had the "economy firesleeve clamp wrench" shown on that page- it's usually sold as a band clamp tool for automotive constant velocity joints. Easy to use, works fine.

Since I didn't want to pay somewhere on the far side of $100 for a can of Stratoflex firesleeve dip, I rubbed red hi-temp silicone into the ends of the firesleeve, as mentioned in EAA's video. I found it takes longer to rub the silicone into the ends than the entire rest of the procedure.