Quick connect problems

X2 for what Kurt said... I've also used toothpicks in a pinch.

revhead347 said:

Ha Ha. The Quick Disconnect is the biggest misnomer in history.

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That's because it's a quick connect, not disconnect. They snap together in no time!! You're right though, the simple plastic ring style are the easiest to use and seem to work the best. I have a couple of the service tech style from Ford, they're a spring-loaded clamshell that covers the whole cage.... but they are a major PITA to use, too big and bulky.

I used to work for a company that made the tooling and machines to produce tube end-fittings, and the male and female spring lock connectors were two of the more common jobs, along with basic double flares. The automakers like them because they work great in an assembly line environment for quick assembly without needing tools.