Finally getting back to the build. Got waylaid by the basement finish which went on far too long, a job change, and then a bunch of other misc stuff.
I got the gas tank mounted and started to run the fuel lines. I bought the Tanks LS fuel line kit which includes Russell rubber line and barbed fittings. These are the twist loc kind that they show easily push together? BS. I know I have less hand strength than I used to but it's not gone and these are a bear!
I started as they tell you to - oil the ends, clamp the fitting in the vise, twist the hose on - except - crap it won't go! So I tried sticking the hose in boiling water and that didn't help.
I found the Koul EZ-ON Hose Press
http://koultools.com/product/push-lock-hose-tool/ which looks awesome but it's $250!
I'm sure I'd use it again but still - that's a bunch. Any ideas?