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Thanks for the link.

I have been cutting it straight and, the more I think about it, I am quickly realizing that is where I am going wrong. When replacing other tubes (namely from the anchor locker), I have dealt with much smaller angles. In those instances, I cut the tubes straight, but was still able to get a good seal just using the flaring tool and minimal use of a ball peen hammer. I was hoping to do the same thing here, obviously that hasn't worked out for me.

After cutting the tube and getting it in place, are you using a smaller/thinner thread or going with the bolt that comes with the flaring tool?

I will put down the tube cutter and will get out the hack saw this evening.

Thanks again.