My whole intent with my exercise was to provide a possible solution to those without specialized tools; an alternative if you will. I was hoping to obtain some data with regards to completing the fitting by doing a second op and possibly a third. I found a used rack with hoses, ordered it up so I will have real time data from actual parts rather than request data.

As mentioned, Laszlo's method certainly works and by no means did I intend to suggest otherwise. I just know there are others out there that need an optional solution, that's all.