Question about VSC fittings

[Hooptie]

Hello, I went back in time and picked up a Phantom VSC (had one 20 years ago). This one has push-type fittings that look like micro line fittings. Were these type of fittings used by Mike on the first run of VSC? As I notice almost all VSC use threaded compression fittings. Any insights appreciated.

[JeeperCreeper]

Those dont look like the exact fittings I've seen before, the ones I've seen are a slim profile where those ones get thicker. Either way some Phantoms had push connect fittings at one point. If they get leaky, you can usually pop the lock ring out and replace the rubber o-ring inside.

[Grendel]

The original VSC Hardline fittings that Mike used were not push type but instead used a rubber [like] ferrule that tightened on a seat with a nut. I have some NOS from Mike years ago I will grab some pictures later.

Edit - Here is what the original Hardline with connectors look like from CCI:

I much prefer this style to push connect for VASA setups. I was able to find these in the Parker Catalog in the past they are designed for some type of fuel system.

[gabe]

There was a period in time where people were using correctly sized hardline to fit into compression fittings to kind of ghetto rig a hardline setup. Seems like 2010ish this was a popular move. Might be one of those.

[SignOfZeta]

I think it’s someone’s “custom” job.

Perhaps they were running macroline…got sprayed in the face with CO2 a few times…then tried sticking the hard line in there.

I’m not %100 sure it’s correct. I wouldn’t want it but then I don’t use macroline either.

[Grendel]

I make hard lines (trim and bend hardline) to use with push to connect fittings. They can work quite well with quality connectors in particular the CCM or Nummech fittings work well. I do Brass, Stainless and Aluminum and the Brass and Aluminum tend to work the best with push connectors because the fitting can "bite" into the material, Stainless not so much but you can get it to work with a change in o-ring and making the hardline a tight fit length wise. Mike's fittings while not the most aesthetically pleasing in some cases work significantly better (function over form).

[flyweightnate]

Some macro fitting manufacturers will sell steel "stems" to fit in their fittings. There's no bite or grip, so there's usually a groove cut in the stem.

So long as nothing tugs the tube out, this should work fine.