Leaking air couplers fixed in seconds

In only a few seconds you can double the life of your quick disconnect air coupler fitting and regain your sanity.
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sixtyfiveford

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

....and another thing....you can tell he watches that AvE guy from some of his phrasing, but I tell ya I've had to unsubscribe from that other fella because he's switched to a more BS, less info format. This 65 ford guy has what I'm looking for.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I have watched quite a few AVE older video and have also tuned out of his channel for the same reasons.

[@jdog4534]

I have been just kinda cherry picking through his latest ones. They're entertaining enough still. He points out stuff that I wouldn't think twice about. Idk how old it is but I recently saw one he did on a crate of old Soviet block 7.62 ammo. He's kinda all caught up on any power tools I'd care to see him review. He's kinda limited that way so I cut him slack on the field trips. His "fauxcabulary" (lol) was kinda annoying at first but it kinda grows on you, huh... I find myself using some of it sometimes

[@xr500t]

Same here. Not looking for side commentary.

[@mdvener]

AvE rules.

[@alanross3435]

Marty Vener, who is this AvE you speak of?

[@alec4672]

I never even considered thinking how to fix these 😂 I guess I just accepted it as fact my whole life that some of them sucked

[@armandhammer7642]

Same here. Been a carpenter all my life and if I get a really leaky one I'll use a piece of plastic or a Wal-Mart bag to help it seal.

[@WaveAction777]

I've often cut my own rubber washers by slipping a rubber tube fully on a drill bit in a drill and running the drill as I run a knife blade through the rubber. Any thickness with a perfect square cut. From paper thin washers and on up. You can even slip larger diameter rubber hose on hole saws to cut float bowl rubber gaskets for small engines. Great video as always !!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's a fantastic method!

[@flick22601]

You seem to post the most usable videos of anyone on KZbin. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of other content creators I watch but, yours are the most useful for me.

[@icusawme2]

He doesn’t blab on about non essentials , just gets to the point

[@flick22601]

@@icusawme2 - And with his co-star Ginger, entertaining too.

[@Mrwafro1]

I've been building homes for 11 years. I've always been annoyed with how quickly my air fittings start to leak. Thanks so much for this tip! I wish I would have known this years ago!

[@Volusiaev]

I never knew you could take those fittings apart? Guess what I'm doing right now? LOL

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome! Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@michaelcollins1899]

Good rule of thumb. If they put it together, it comes apart lol

[@roberto3262]

@@michaelcollins1899 yeah, but it may neverrrr go back togetherrrr LMAO!

[@michaelcollins1899]

@@roberto3262 depending on the person, you are correct

[@patrickmckeag3215]

Excellent. Thank you. I was planning on buying another coupler. I just flipped my rubber seal and voila! Problem solved. Tight as new with no air leak. KZbin provided the answer again!

[@ArcticBlues1]

I built your bead buster many years ago to fix tractor tires with. Worked like a champ! Now, I think I will cut the tire shop out of my expenses and bet a tire machine and make some of your other tire tools to go with it! Thank you :)

[@tanksoldier9770]

Worth watching again , awhile ago I went to a yard sale and got a box full of shop type stuff for 5 bucks ,and one of the things was a new box of Miltons like yours they are the best I have ever used thanks again TANK

[@benpeirce2531]

Learned something new. I'm 68 wish I had of know that at 14. Thank you

[@ArcticFlies56]

Great tip! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across this problem and didn’t know where the air was leaking from. Thank you. Richard

[@JimbosGarage]

Good job Moe! Great advice!, I always wondered why some of my fittings leaked!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks Man.

[@jackrichards1863]

I appreciate and enjoy any person who has the determination and confidence to disassembled, troubleshoot and attempt to make useful the things any one of us may be dealing with. Successful or otherwise. Usually with a story of success? And then to share your knowledge is a kind and thoughtful gesture. I just let them leak until I'm done with it but still, good story!

[@packingten]

I rebuilt Automatic Transmissions near 35 yrs,I only used the truck style couplers but this is a good idea. Thank you Sir😊

[@debikevinwinstead6039]

Wow! Thanks so much for this tip. Love it when I (wife) fix something & once again wow my husband, LOL!!! I was frustrated with a leak at my tool line out...took it apart, reversed the washer & voila...just like you said, I'm back in business. Now, I also know that in a while I'll need to get a new Milton coupler. Thanks again!!

[@TomWylie]

Sweet tips! I'd never thought of trying to open one of those up. Now that I know, I'll try it next time I have a leaker! Thanks man👍

[@rockm4366]

Thank you! One of the best and easy DIY..it took me 3 min to fix mine, both ends were leaking! Thank you

[@thaddeustroyer]

GOT-DAMN GENIUS! Have always hated buying new fittings just to fix the air leak. Now, I'm a fixit yourself kinda guy and tried many things to "fix it" but NEVER thought of this. Thank you and guess what I'm doing next!? Lol.

[@lesbrown9338]

I fixed all my fittings and it was so easy and so effective. Thanks for another great instructional video.

[@mikek.3965]

Great tip. My "o" ring seemed to be in good shape but I reversed it anyway and added a drop of oil. It worked enough to get air into my tires. Thanks a lot!!!

[@jeep2003]

Well now i have to dig to the bottom of my scrap bin to find the two I just threw out. Thanks alot.. ;)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@skip7243]

Same here!

[@waynebrown5428]

That is some good info Moe! All the years of leaking quick connects at work and we would just put a new one on. Gonna try your fix on a few air lines on Monday. Thanks.

[@vtxdaryl]

I just threw one in the trash so I’ll just dig it out and fix it. Thanks, I don’t even know how I found your video but it’s perfect timing.

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

THANK YOU! I almost feel like I've been taught the lost ancient technology of the pyramid builders. Amazing that I've gone decades without knowing this incredibly simple trick.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@edwardparadis9474]

Great job extending the life on the couplers. I used to go with the Harbor Fright fittings years ago, but found it to be really false economy. I'd end up with more leaks and compressor run time which equaled more wear on it. Changed them all out for Miltons, best investment on the air system. I've used this method on water faucets for 30+ years, makes perfect sense for air too. Thanks for posting!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Miltons are the way to go.

[@LitoGeorge]

What do you use the water faucet for? Shop work? No degradation of the metal with water over time?

[@alan36753]

Making a special trip to my workshop right now to try this!! Was just looking to replace all my hose and tool fittings

[@maxford27]

You've saved me so much money over the years. Even better just motivated me to get off my lazy ass when I see how easy something is. Thanks Man.

[@davidschwartz5127]

Especially on the cost of compressed air generation!

[@wayneelliott9523]

Great info. I've been wondering how to fix the leak, but usually when I hear it I'm working and just decide to live with it. Then I'm frustrated with how much the compressor is cycling. Now I have the solution!!

[@lcee6592]

Great tip! Yes, leaking air fittings drive me crazy! Yes, it’s a short drive... (Your dog is awesome!!) 🐶

[@gabrielf7226]

Great advise. Thanks for teaching me on how to fix mine without having to buy another.

[@BullMtnBilly-vm1wf]

Noticed mine leaking after installed inline filter & thought that had something to do with it, but followed your tip, quick & easy, worked like a charm! Thanks for another great tip!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@theusconstitution1776]

Now that is the best video I’ve seen in a long time not to mention I don’t know how many of those things I’ve thrown away over the last 40 years because they leak you are a super genius!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Pete. Just another trick to throw into the arsenal. -Moe

[@CFRoach]

Great video: Straight to the point, perfectly explained and a great idea! I've been leaving a blowgun plugged into my air hose for years now to keep my compressor from draining because: I'm a lazy butt.

[@snoopdogie187]

Very good tip, I never thought about doing this. Now if only I could find a way to repair a leaky hose at the little swivel.

[@job38four10]

I just watched this again 5 weeks ago but today I decided to fix mine, I couldn't believe I forgot already how to do this so had to watch this again after I drop those 4 small balls, several times, luckily I found them. But after all that it's back together and no leaks, I also find it hard to believe that those small rubber washers cant be bought somewhere from someone......... Thanks for posting!!!

[@patrickkerr329]

Great tip once again! Favorite part of all your videos is the end, love the clips of your dog!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Patrick.

[@yukonjack.]

So happy I came across this video, simplicity + satisfaction, THANK YOU!✌🏻

[@cember01]

So there IS a washer down inside those things! Must have looked down that hole a dozen times wondering how it seals and what's worn. Thanks! This is much easier than replacing.

[@nathanhale7444]

The tire chuck you recommend in the description is the one I've had for about 6 years. It's always outside in the elements and has been knocked around plenty but it still works great and doesn't leak any air. It's a bit bulky. More so than some lock on chucks but not as much as others like my old one that always leaked and would pop off if it wasn't on just right.

[@ConnieWestervoorde]

Oh my GOODNESS ! THANK YOU ! Easy fix ! My nailer would only do 4 rounds before it lost pressure.

[@mjsoup29]

You know your stuff! Thanks! And beautiful doggy🥰

[@stevemolmen9123]

Great information on the connection repair. I do have one small negative that has been a life long pet peeve of mine forever. The channel locks were used correctly when you took the fitting apart but backwards when putting it back together. Not like a lot of force was required but it really makes a difference when a sure grip is required.

[@DoingItCheap]

OUTSTANDING !!! Now I have something else I will never throw away !!! I don't like the steel ones either, they rust and the female ends get stuck.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

DoingItCheap Good and bad with either style. The steel rusts but takes a beating. The brass ones, you drop the hose a handful of times during normal shop stuff and it gets all bent and distorted and doesn’t seal or even connect.

[@neilreid9005]

I've been using air hoses for decades and did not know this. Brilliant and excellent vid. Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@papahajek5383]

Chucking the male end in a drill press or lathe to make sure the end is filed square can save you from replacing the o-ring. the ends get dented easily especially on the aluminum adapters so a good touch up is the first thing I'd try. thanks for the video.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I do not have any air couplers but I still watched, because you can always learn stuff from Moe. " Just flip it over and yer good to go!" Ha. Thanks Moe!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Robb.

[@hed001862]

Amazing tutorial! Worked the first time and very easy. We’ll done!

[@atcjoe1600]

This could take me a while, I have like 10 of those fittings. Good thing to do on the boring days of winter.

[@macelius]

Good tip. Good on Milton for still selling the replacement seals.

[@patriciahibbert6139]

Hey! there goes another idea to help out cause I'm way out in the boondocks and nearest town to buy parts is about hour drive each way.And gas is not cheap also.So thanks again for this eye opener. ;-)

[@KevinJohnson-ge5xs]

Video deserves a thumbs up. The puppy deserves two. 👍👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Kevin I'm glad you like it

[@jaynettemeceali8064]

Yip made my day. Fixed mine before video was over. Thanks!

[@CubasAutomotive]

Wow! That's just too easy! Thanks for the tip! Never cease to amaze me!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, it drives me crazy to have a leaky fitting.

[@ryanford8500]

Took me a bit of pressure to remove the fitting but this solution worked for me!

[@daviddelle774]

I think Ginger was a 7yr old boy in a previous life. She's awesome!

[@b9i9i55]

Great help. Was just getting ready to replace all my fittings but think I'll try this or go with Milton and order a pack of seals for future leaks. Thanks.

[@frankmorris2603]

Thanks for the handy info. I'm the wobbly wheel guy from not long ago. This will help with crap fittings on the trucks at work. 😀

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@rolandos64]

Thank you. seldom do I find something refreshing and useful. i dont know it all, but from time to time I learn something useful!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@iFixJunk]

Thanks for sharing this--I prefer to extend the life of something rather than replace it just on principle. I'm so sick of my things being disposable.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oldpete3153]

I wish I'd run across this many yr's ago....I've chucked several of these away over the yr's, and I agree as I went to all brass a long time ago.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@SouthernGround]

Thanks, only buy Milton, didn't know they sold rings, now to get some 👍🏻

[@mrjimshotrodbarn1686]

Great! I gotta try this when I get back to the shop.hate that air leak always keep unplugging tool which. Probably wears the seal even more.Thanks for the tip!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@mikeyboy2154]

Your postings are always excellent , thank you. Big thumbs up.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@johncasor9698]

i just last week toss one of these in the trash can because i did not know this flat washer was the trick to a repair ... i have toss many so sad now... Thanks for posting this video...

[@noimagination99]

Good video and tip! The last 2 cheap air tools I've bought came with a quick connect that leaked out of the box. I honed the flat tip like where you filed yours, but the actual problem was they were ever so slightly too short, from the triangular locking part to that sealing tip end. Had to replace them, no way to fix that.

[@quantumfixits7574]

Yeah sixtyfive --was trying to air up my 87 Chevy crewcab dually yesterday and my coupler was leaking like a sieve (ran out and bought a new one) ...thanks to your vid I can rebuild my old fitting and keep it as a backup...

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@III-pk3xm]

Your a legend!! Going to fix mine right now! Love your dog as well. Lost my red heeler recently.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Sorry to hear that, they can be your best friend.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Excellent advice! And thank You for keeping the video family friendly too! :)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@hunterhawkins2005]

cool i always see stuff i have never seen before on this channel

[@CubasAutomotive]

This guy is certainly my favorite when it comes to thinking outside the box, improvising, or fabrication.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@abrahamd2k]

Great vid. Now I'm glad I saved most of my leaking brass female plugs. I remember, many years ago I learned to use a flathead screwdriver to freshen up the brass Female end by inserting it in and twisting the flathead against the round contact surface that the Male plug pushes against. I don't recall that ever working well or at all. Now I see the fault in using that method.

[@sobrangbigat]

still the best after all these years...

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Tech_-ez7us]

Thank you. Going to see if you have a video on sealing threaded connections.

[@deetran1455]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Easy to follow.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jchan7873]

Just try it on my expensive High Flow T fittings, each would have cost $8 bucks because it's brass., worked like a charm. THANKS BROTHER.Did 5 fittings, now just have to find replacement washer.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome

[@andrewwilson8317]

You can buy replacement seals pretty cheap. I have found a sparing smear of rubber grease also extend life of the seals.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Grease is a good idea. I put a little air tool oil on the male bit while I'm oiling it to help lube the seal.

[@CarswithNash]

Cool tip, I’ve never even thought to take those apart, I always just replace them when they get leaky, I’ll give this a try next time.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@jamesclarke3537]

1 minute later - no more leak. Bloody brilliant.

[@Fireship1]

Awesome Moe! I’ve learned so many good shop tips from your channel!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. Just having fun in the garage.

[@jimsmith9931]

Always learn something watching your videos! Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I couldn't smash the thumbs up any faster than I did! Headed out to the shop right now to get all those leaky couplers fixed!

[@Volusiaev]

Me too!

[@sixtyfiveford]

They drive me crazy.

[@oldschool6345]

Great share. I've been doing this about 20 years, never knew milton sold the rubbers. I'll have to find some. Thanks for sharing

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@johnsteed265]

Thanks for the info! I had leaking fittings from those I bought from HD and that is why I now but them from Harbor Freight. Problem solved! My brass HF fittings rarely leak and when they do I toss them.

[@chaser4251]

This saved me so much headache lol thank you. Gonna order some miltons too now

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Thank you kindly👍🏼. I so appreciate your show. Saves me some money. Happy trails Luke

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@universalron]

Surprised to learn something this useful. Even though it’s an inexpensive product to replace, I find the information incredibly valuable.

[@yukonjack.]

Cheap part yes but the satisfaction comes from fixing something yourself. Anything we can do to slow the throwaway society mentality is a bonus!!!🌎✌🏻

[@billsneedjills6675]

I would add the convenience of not leaving the job site. Time is money, so fixing a cheap part is priceless really. But, like everything, itall depends on how you look at it .

[@timinclt7895]

I’m 63 and I simply didn’t know that😮 very cool

[@junkyarddawgs9956]

Been in the remodeling business 30 years ,and there is one thing I hate the most ,and that is a leaky air hose!! Thinks for the tip .I will try it out tomorrow on a couple of leakers!!!

[@IsaKocoglu]

I pull out my air compressor a couple of days ago to build my wife a greenhouse, albeit dreading the flecking hiss of the joint at the same time. I search KZbin for videos on how to repair it and come across your video. Grateful, I click on the link, only to see that it is already liked! Long story short, thank you for your wisdom, and tomorrow (currently 23:43 in Melbourne Australia) I will get to the bottom of the whiny hissing hose! Thank you so very very much!

[@darrelfuhrman8217]

Those square rubber seals, are also the ones used in the tire inflator chucks. Hello from north east Montana, 10 miles from the Canadian border.

[@normanjacques4092]

Thanks alot. We had a leak just yesterday and I had to change fittings. Had to steel fittings off something else.

[@Taylormade_Detailing]

You my good sir are the man!!!!! Thank you for this!

[@timcoe457]

Thanks! Your videos are great , you’ve given me many good tips and saved me time and money. You are very much appreciated!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Tim. -Moe

[@JWBlakelock]

Brilliant! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the useful tips on TYPES of fittings as well!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@cowboy41231]

Omg this is awesome 👏 I feel so stupid as I thought it was the clamping force of the balls that would wear out! Thank you

[@kennethnevel3263]

The ball holes where out also , especially if you use air chisel or air chipper and the chipper is the worst and can wreck the coupler in one use , l have wrecked a few and need to put a 3 foot whip hose on it like l did the air chisel . Air wrench's should have whip hoses also .

[@zaugitude]

Thanks, I had no idea and I am definitely one that tries to fix things if possible.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ip5232]

Great video! Straight to the point! With awesome information and NOT LOOK AT ME !! Kind of video! 👍👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@morganroberts1111]

Thank you my friend...just the fix I was looking for.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad I could help

[@MOTO_MAVERICK53]

Brilliant I’ve been getting so pissed when sand blasting due to a leak in the airline in the same place as shown in vid il have a crack at this

[@chrisnorton2837]

Wish I'd seen this years ago. Thanks!

[@chuckvan1568]

Thanks for the advice for fixing these couplers.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.