[CWizard]

xlr8or - Yep, it's definitely from the fittings and not the hose/fitting interface. Since I put the hose together, that's the first thing I checked, thinking I'd made a mistake.
Roscoe - Aeroquip. I read Carroll Smith's book on fasteners, and took his advice to heart. So I use only Earls or Aeroquip.
Rick - Sounds like a good suggestion. I'll give it a try tomorrow. And I'm glad your close call wasn't any closer!
Jerry