[gigem75]

Does anyone have any suggestions for crimping the ac hoses on barbed fittings with the collar? The guy I bought the kit from said you could get one at any auto parts store, NOT! the cheapest one I found on line is 630 bucks! I've got a boatload of #8 and #6 fittings to crimp and really don't want any leaks. Thanks!

 

[frogeye]

Whilst it is not in the USA, I'm sure it must be sold around the world:
MASTERCOOL A/C HOSE CRIMPER :: Hose Crimpers :: Autokool Ltd

 

[WA-Alfa]

Here's a 'cheap' crimping tool for $199.00 USD

Automotive AC Tools and More

 

[gigem75]

I ended up getting that one from nostalgic air. Very well made tool and works great. Charged ac today at a friends shop, actually he did it for me by the book and NO leaks! I'm going to put it on ebay or if anyone here goes down my road 150 bucks.