Fuel Line Clip Install...

[OKCM38CDN]

I am in need of some advice. I am installing the fuel lines on my M-38A1 and am using this type pf clip as per the SNL.

https://walcks4wd.com/brake-line-clip-frame-3-16.html

My problem is that every clip I have attempted to install has snapped in half and is no longer usable.

I attempt to snap the clip into the frame and it breaks, I have tried to snap it onto the fuel line and then into the frame and it snaps in half...

Can someone tell me what I might be doing wrong.

I am using 5/16" clips for 5/16" fuel line...
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Hal, KB1ZQ
TSGT, USAF (Ret)
1952 M-38 CDN CAR 52-31313
1952 M-100 Strick #104
1951 Willys Wagon (For Sale)
1954 Willys M38A1 201001205
Tornado Alley
Del City, OK

[Xamon]

Just a thought but if they are too brittle you could try annealing them.
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Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
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[OKCM38CDN]

I guess I could do that, if a Propane torch will do it... as I do not have anything hotter...

These clips are very brittle...
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Hal, KB1ZQ
TSGT, USAF (Ret)
1952 M-38 CDN CAR 52-31313
1952 M-100 Strick #104
1951 Willys Wagon (For Sale)
1954 Willys M38A1 201001205
Tornado Alley
Del City, OK

[Jim]

Hi, Hal. You might try boiling them on the stove just prior to installing them. Worth a try. Jim in darkest Arkansas. Merry Christmas!