How to install an AN Radiator Hose on your Musclecar. No Welding Needed! AutoPlumb
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- I love AN Hoses! One more modification to do while we have no coolant in the motor, lets upgrade the top radiator hose to AN style! The motor was rebuilt, the Tremec TKO installed, a couple more steps to go! "How to install an AN Radiator Hose, without welding! AutoPlumb.com" is all about what you can plan for when changing out your existing radiator hoses to AN style, in your classic muscle car. If I can do this at home, so can you! (This is also Part 29 of the Pontiac Engine Rebuild Series)
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This is a very thorough description of what to do, how to do it, and what to watch out for. Mike is at the tail end of rebuilding his Pontiac 400, which is now a Butler Performance 467, because a Roller Lifter Broke! (see link below). Also fresh off of installing a New TREMEC TKO 600 from Silver Sport Transmissions.
Parts in this video;
AutoPlumb water neck "Weldless" conversion kit;
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AN Hose Ends:
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-20 AN Hose, by the foot:
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Pontiac Swivel Intake Adapter
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Swivel to AN adapter; (-20 ORB to -20 AN)
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-20 Dual Sided AN Wrench:
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Large AN Fitting Vice Jaws:
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AeroFlow AN Cutting Tape:
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OR, for just about any motor out there, check out CSR's line of thermostat housings that already have AN fittings!
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Here's the original Hydraulic Roller Lifter Fail Inspection, and process:
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This is literally the exact help I needed with the same upgrade! Thanks for the great video!
Great to hear! Thanks for the comment!
That’s pretty interesting. I never knew you could put an AN fitting on a radiator. I like the choices you’re making. Keep up with the great content! Looking forward to the initial start up!
Thanks Michael! Yeah, I was super excited to see this invention... not that I can't weld, but thought it would be awesome to share with the world. Yeah, the start up and test drive will be a good one!
Googled it after I needed to make custom hoses for my engine swap, your video was the first that showed up. Really insightful, especially the swivel thermostat housing. Got one for my engine and I'm making the hoses. Although I'm getting someone to weld AN bungs on my radiator since it's a new one and not installed yet. Thanks so much 👍🏼
That's great to hear! Totally agree with welding bungs on when you can... I made a new version of this video you may want to check out because I added a step with the AN Hose to End Fitting assembly. Here it is... th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html Have fun!
I have AN fittings on my 1980 Trans am as well for stainless steel to stop the fraying I used the widest electrical tape I had which was 1 1/2 inch. wide cut it in the middle took a small zip tie around the edge to help with holding it in place and then used super glue to hold it let it sit for half hour or so took it all off and placed the hose end on it works like a charm. Nice tutorial by the way....Pontiac we built excitement!!
Thanks Tomas... that's quite the work around. I'm so glad I found that pre-tape, it's awesome. I use it all the time now. Thanks for the comment! And, yes, yes we do build excitement, don't we? Ha, ha...
Always wondered how those fitting worked on the radiator. Thanks for the video
You're welcome AJ! I love it! Good luck with your project...
I love your passion and desire. Keep up the great work, it inspires me to work mines, which I hate.
Thanks Milton... and, I completely understand the feeling of getting through the painful parts of the project, like paint removal, and cleaning for paint, etc... those parts I dread as well. One project at a time, you'll get there!
So sick. Will be doing this to every hose on my resto
Ha! Me too! I just have the bottom hose, and heater hose left to do... which is probably the most challenging. Not to worry, I'll video that too! Glad it gave you an idea... Go Niners!
Thanks very much for this video. This is something I always wanted to try. Now I see how it is done
Awesome! Glad it'll help! Let me know if you have any questions.
Very cool product Monty. I like it!
Thanks Brother, I agree!
Looks awesome bud! Glad i came across this, basically doing the same on my 78 Trans Am. More black, less chrome/ natural aluminum
Ha! Yes sir! Slowly getting rid of my chrome... next step for me is the Master Cylinder. Thanks for the comment!
The engine is a work of art!
Thanks!
Thumbs up brother the radiator hose is good for the setup you have for my preference I love the original way Pontiac have the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing faces up and then goes down to the top of the radiator but to match your setup it looks good keep up the great work looks cool
Thanks Luis! Appreciate the comment...
Nice video thanks for telling me about Auto Plumb - I’ve acquired a silly amount of AN fittings over the last project.
Welcome! I have the same AN fitting fitish. Lol. Thanks for the comment.
I am sure glad i came across your channel ! have learned a lot so far and i am in the middle of doing a 65 lemans so keep the videos flowing.. and by the way i am also a AN fitting advocate so this adapter is a great product from what i see
Thanks Steven! Yeah, I'm addicted to AN fittings. Might need to tackle the lower hose now. I would love to convert the heater hose inlet too, cuz that one was no fun getting seated. Thanks again for the comment!
@@FastMonty i would do them all , that's my plan i have already done all my brake lines that way
@@stevenb3027 Nice! Love it!
@@stevenb3027 contact me at autoplumb.com and I'll be happy to help. Joe
Great video, and looks sweet. I doubt I'd go to that length to do it, but nicely done!
Thanks Scott!
Nice video, hope you arranged for the movement of engine in engine bay 👍👍👍
Thanks, no arrangement needed, plenty of hose length to accommodate engine movement. Thanks for the comment!
Since a water/cooling system isn't high pressure a pushlock fitting would have worked. Cool video!
Good point. Do they make push lock that big? Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for the video. That looks great.!
No, thank you for the comment... I'll be doing the bottom hose soon, which is a bigger challenge. We shall see. Thanks again.
Excellent work and easy to follow along and understand thank you for posting
Welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Very cool need to get some for mine
Yeah you do! HA, ha.. thanks for the comment!
Greeting from the uk 🇬🇧. Great job
Thanks Bernard!
You do beautiful work.
Thanks!
Nice and clean!
Thanks! I love it too!
Very detailed install video, I really appreciate that you took the time to explain everything 🙌
Thanks Houston! I just did the bottom hose too... a little more difficult. Here's that video; th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html Thanks again!
Wow, great recording and detail. Really good for someone with no knowledge. Quality video overall! Thanks
Thanks Arthur! It means a lot.
Appreciate it.
I was looking for something different that's not played out
No problem... I still have yet to see another car with the same set up as mine. Have fun!
@@FastMonty And that's what I'm looking for.
Appreciate again
@@edwarddodson633 👍
I plan to to this for heater hose and Rad hoses also thanks for the tips
Awesome! I'm going to do the same... so, eventually I'll have a part two to this vid. (It's a little more difficult on my timing chain cover, but we'll see!) Thanks for the comment!
just to make sure the hose does not back out durring the threading. masking tape on the hose at the fitting end.. then after you tighten the fitting up you can check the tape to see if the hose backed/ press out
Good point Randell... the hose will actually increase in length, because it's getting compressed inside the nut. So, you will see that tape reference point move. This is typical for large hoses. Smaller hoses, you wouldn't see very much, if at all. Thanks!
I might have to do this... my new radiator will be here next month!
Nice ! I love mine... get compliments all the time.
You make it easy..
Ha! Thanks!
I copied the whole setup! I have a 1969 Pontiac lemans and so your videos are a savior and perfect! I bought through your links. One request- if you can list the part numbers in the description it would really help. I was able to pause the video and copy the numbers on the packages and it made sure it was all accurate. Some of the parts look very similar and it would help. Thanks so much for all these videos I’ll pick up some fmg apparel 🔥
Good point Byron.... I intentionally did not post the actual part numbers because everyone's set up is different. For example, even though we have the same engine, my radiator, and intake manifold may be different. So, it's always best to measure the nipple sizes, etc... just as instructed. That said, I did add more links, like the AN Wrenches, Hose, Hose pre-wrap, Vice Clamps, etc... so, that should help. :) Second to that... I just posted the Bottom hose install. Make sure you review that too, because I added a step for the Size 20 fittings. th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html Welcome to the FMG family!
Just found your Channel and Subscribed Thanks i have a 67 El Camino I’m going to convert. What I have done in the past is put the nut on before I cut.
Awesome! Welcome to the FMG family!
@@FastMonty Thanks I just sent a request to Areo Flow for a full set up for my 67 El Camino.
@@dave5833 Awesome! Might want to review the second video I did on this subject.. .fast forward to the Size 20 hose assembly. th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html It'll help if you use a heat gun.
A little silicone spray will help get the nut on the hose.
Or, the lube you have. Use it on the hose fitting.
Good idea, Scott. I'm hesitant to do that because ive had a nut not seat on the hose the last time i lubed the outside of it. Might have been a fluke though. Thanks for the comment!
Gonna be trying this on my Subaru. Need to figure out where to get/make custom hoses
Awesome! Let us know how it goes!
awesome video, thanks learned a lot, im going to try this on my 94 Bronco, where do you think would be the best place to get all my parts, i'm not sure where i'm going to find my Thermostat housing to make it a AN type.
Thanks Mark... I would start by contacting Autoplumb, they might know exactly where to get an adapter for your thermostat too. Good luck!
Thanks for the video!
Hope it helped spur some ideas... thanks for watching!
Love the video,I’m having trouble with my upper radiator hose to big for the radiator and I’m afraid it might blow off,my brother told me about your video and I learned so much, I wanted to know if you bought a-16AN hose or-20AN hose,thank you
Glad it helped... I just posted the bottom Radiator Hose video... which might give you some more help, and ideas. I got a size 20 hose. th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the comment!
Great video, man my engine side temp house routes under a small Wieand 144 supercharger. Trying to figure out if how you did the rad side would work for my engine side. I may end up trying it. Thanks
Absolutely! But, I'd try to find the actual AN fitting for the thermostat housing as that would be slightly smaller than the adapter. But, yes, you can do the adapter trick as long as they have that fitting size. Have fun!
Mike that look awesome, how much would are the parts and did you get them from Summit?
Thank you
Thanks Bill! I think all in, it was around $250. Ironically, no, Summit doesn't have much of a selection for size 20 AN fittings. I got everything from AutoPlumb.com Thanks for watching!
What a top video.. thanks 👍
Thanks Dwayne, and you're welcome!
Very nice
Thanks!
Very interesting... I have a 1966 impala I'm going to do the same now to find the part number to that adapter that goes on the radiator
Nice... I love it. Be sure to check out my "bottom radiator hose" video, as I add a step when attaching the hose ends on that size 20 hose. Basically use a heat gun... here it is. th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html
Hi the radiator hose looks very nice wondering the hose will fit in 1.5” side
Yes, Autoplumb has 1.5" adapters. You can print out the actual adapter to make sure you have room around that nipple... Good luck!
Love it!!
Thanks Paul! Me too!
Great video and amazing goat. What brand lift are you using?
Thanks! It's an Orion lift, I think? I don't think they're in business anymore. If you're searching for one, make sure it's American Made, as they're very robust. Check out Advantage Lifts, as they're made in the USA. Best investment I've ever made!
I always think of an idea after watching your video's . which makes me feel like I am correcting you , but I'm only trying to be helpful and I might be over thinking it but it might be better to be a little on the long side for engine twist due to torque unless you have a torque strap. Hope I am not pissing you off.😀
No worries John... I'm not worried about torque flex, I have 800 hp engine mounts, which keeps the engine super tight.
Thanks Mike, love your video's your engine bay looks awesome as does the rest of the car . almost wish I was your neighbor so I could help with your build. Can't wait to hear it start up.
Nice job
Thanks!
I like it thks for the video 👍😊 do you buy the hose at auto plumbing on the hose you uses PT/FX
Welcome Peter! Thanks for the comment! Yes, I got the hose from AutoPlumb too.
It looks like you have a non stock power steering setup. I've been looking at those lately as they look so much better, maybe do a vid on that as it doesnt look real easy, and getting the correct parts can be daunting. But this one is great if I ever get my car running I will be installing Auto Plumb for sure.
Yeah Dan, I have a Hydro Boost system, which has a ton of challenges of it's own. If I update my Master Cylinder, I'll cover those crazy idiosyncrasies in that video. And, yes, the Autoplumb connectors are awesome. Thanks!
thank you love it nice how to
Thanks! I love it too! Good luck!
Now all you have to do is flush it...😁. Cool video man.
Thanks Brother... can't wait to do my lower hose. Which is wayyy more difficult, for me. That video is coming. Thanks again,
Great Video! Are you using a stainless steel braided hose or the nylon braided ? Can you post the link to the hose you used ?
Thanks JB. It's Nylon Braid, from AutoPlumb.
Nice video...thanks. Did you do the same/similar for your heater hoses? If so, would like to see that as well.
Thanks Steve... That's next on my to-do list. A lot more challenging for that one, as the timing chain cover has to come off. I did convert my rear hoses to AN, just need to convert the lower Radiator and Incoming heater hose on the timing chain cover. Subscribe if you haven't, should be posting in the next couple of months. See ya!
@@FastMonty Great, subscribed...looking forward to the updates.
@@stevelangworthy9553 Awesome. Welcome to the family, feel free to chime in, leave pointers, as questions, etc... I can't wait to get the timing cover converted to AN. (As you probably have noticed from my most recent videos, the engine is out of the car, so it's perfect time to conquer the timing chain cover.) See ya!
Cool video. I wonder if these will work for a LS swap?
Thanks Nick! The answer is YES! Have fun... and thanks for the comment.
Very cool. My lower radiator hose has some intense, sharp & short bends… that’s being a challenge…
Yeah, I did my lower hose too... not sure I'd ever do that again. lol Here's the video... th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html
@@FastMonty: thanks I’m gonna watch this!
Perfection but Is engine shake going to break the neck off the radiator?
Good question, and that's the beauty of it... there's compliance in the hose AND the adapter. So, no risk. Thanks for asking!
What about flex in the hose to allow for engine movement?
Good question... as long as you're using more than 6" of hose, you'll be good. Plenty of flex. If not, might be time to change your engine mounts. ha, ha... thanks for the comment!
Did you use the full flow hose ends or the taper style? Does the taper style provide enough flow?
Good question... I used the full flow end. I have a taper version on the lower... ironically enough, the ID of the tapered version, matches the ID of the Size 20 AN fitting. So, not sure how the "Full Flow" would help when the AN fitting side is a set diameter. To answer your question, no issues of flow, that I know of. Have fun!
Did you ever get the electric water pump installed, and if so did it help thanks.
Not yet... still on my "to-do" list. Thanks for the follow up!
I have a cold case radiator with a 1 1/4 water neck on top . Do they sell them as well
Great question Albert! It seems a little small... BUT, I would head over to Autoplumb's website and see if they have it. Let us know how it works out!
If anybody doing this with a 351w ford scot drakes swivel makes life easy trow it the fitting on it the trash an 20 to orb 20 and 5/8 npt to an 10
Thanks Ashton... I don't know Ford's, but does the diameter really drop down by 1/2? ie size 20 to size 10 on one hose?
How did the bottom work out??? I have a Pontiac also and know how much of a pain the lower can be.
Hey Mark, good question... it was a pain in the ass. That video airs next week! Enjoy!
Great video, but I can't find the kit. Do you have a link to that kit?
Yeah, you have to select your own components for your build... check the description in this video, as there are around 10 links to different parts I used. Have fun!
A heads up if you want to do this. Make sure you order the exact Aeroflow part show in this video. AF64-2074S. The ones listed on the auto plumb site are different and do not fit the swivel housing. I'm checking with Autoplumb to see if they have this in stock. Aeroflow is in Australia so keep this in mind if you go to order this directly from them. As a follow up. They do still have this part but is not on website. They had a fitment issue with the black ones on some non-Aeroflow housings. But, the silvers didn't seem to have the issue.
Thanks Mark!
@@FastMonty Sent you an email. Not sure how often you check them.
@@markwestcott6866 Yep, sent a response. Thanks!
Will these work on olds engines I dont remember if olds and pontiac played nice with eachother 🤔
Ha! Good question... most of the time Buicks, Olds, and Pontiacs, play nice together. :) But, I'm not an expert. The important step is finding a thermostat housing that's compatible with the 20 AN thread adapter. OR, a housing that has a straight nipple where you can use the AutoPlumb adapter on that end too. If I was in your shoes, I'd order a couple different housings from Summit racing, and test the bolt patterns. If they don't fit, you can return them. Hope that helps.
Can you get the engine side for any engine?? I have an atlas engine 3.7 would like to give this treatment to it , By the way love your engine ,looks great
Thanks Steve! The engine side depends on the nipple size, and it's availability from Autoplumb. OR, try and find the actual AN adapter. Good luck, and let us know what you end up doing!
You do know the motor moves around a lot when running. I can see those fittings loosening from time to time. especially with a stick the torque will pull on those connections every time you put your foot in it!!
I do... and do you know that the minimum hose length is 6"? That's to allow for the compliance needed to accommodate for the block dancing around. The longer the hose, the better, Thanks for the comment!
Bad ass video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ha! Thanks Robert!
Where do you get this hose ? All the ones I have found are fuel line hoses which are too small for radiator
Good question, you'll have to hit up the autoplumb website, I know they have size 20 hose. Have fun!
I have a 2003 ford expedition, the line is broken inside of the fitting and the bolt around it is strip so I have no way to take it out, is there any hose strong enough that I can use over the old fitting to make a new line over the old one for the high pressure line, or do you have any suggest what can be done in such horrible situation? Thank you
Sorry to hear that... unfortunately, to do it the right way, you have to get that bolt out. Let us know how it goes.
Thank you very much for this much lesson video for me.. I just subscribe to yours.. Very much lesson i have it from you.. Thanks a lot for the videos.. I'm thinking to made mine but dont figure out on how it is and how i'm gonna find that huge fittings for the radiators.. I knew it might have some for the smaller but not that huge as it for radiators.. Thanks buddy.. Got share to me from malaysia.. I'll keep in touch.
Great to hear! Yeah, I love that set up too... keep at it!
@@FastMonty may i have anything that i can contact u directly. Such as phone number or email or fb. Here is my page. facebook.com/Ottantasette-Corse-Motorsports-by-KS87-Industries-103132534747980/
@@ksyafiq7534 You can email me... fastmontysgarage@gmail.com See you soon!
@@FastMonty tq mate... Anyway.. Happy new year from malaysia..
I'm looking for black n red fittings on mine..
Hmmm, not sure where to get red fittings? I'd reach out to AutoPlumb.com and see if they know where to get red fittings. Good luck!
Nice video, I’ve cut Aeroflow full flow 90’s in half and let’s just say they were terrible, alloy isn’t alloy and the radius was all wrong. I’ve since changed to Speedflow, it’s an Australian owned family business and used in all the top motorsports teams here. I even buy the bar ends by the kg and make solid alloy bushes from them. A beautiful billet alloy they use. In short, I’ve redone my whole fuel system twice. I do like those radiator fittings. Brings me to another item fabricators would rather use Speedflow weld on bungs. I have several in my build and my fabricator will only use these. The other brand, they splatter dye to impurities in the alloy, alloy not alloy, hope this helps in some way. If you wish to communicate let me know and I can show you my engine and fittings.
Thanks, and thanks for the tip! I love finding the best of the best... I'll check out Speedflow. I'm on Instagram if you want to share pics... same as here, FastMontysGarage. See ya!
That scratch you ended up with on fitting when tightening is why I bought the nylon vise jaw inserts that earls makes for the AN fittings.figure spending the type of money it takes to make all you own lines with braided hose and all the AN fittings needed to make them I wanted to have best results I could possibly get without having a chance of scratching or marring the fitting.think the cost difference between the aluminum jaw inserts and the nylon was like 18 cents so why not pay a few extra pennies to have the extra assurance to not scratch your fittings.obviously you can still scratch them with the wrenches but thats a chance you gotta take.lol.btw awesome looking project you got going on there man.im in process of starting a frame off resto on a 71 chevy C10 for my uncle.i keep pissing him off by making him spend more money then he wanted cause I want to use the best of everything where he's wanting to do it as cheap as possible.i told him if I'm going to do the project I'm doing the best way I can with the best parts so end result is as good as it can be.dont think he realizes what it actually takes to have a quality job done when it comes to rebuilding an entire vehicle.he wanted to try having whole truck done for 10k or less.i laughed and told him I'd more than likely have 10k or more just into body work,prep and paint and that he better start thinking of spending more like 30 to 40k on build plus he wants to go with old school carbureted.told him i think it would be better to go with newer LS motor thats fuel injected.think he sharted his pants when I said what reality cost would be to do it rite compared to what he was thinking.lmao.now mind you im doing all work myself at no costs with exception when truck is done he's buying me a Suzuki TL1000 sport bike(maybe 4k for bike so i think thats a damn good deal)for all my time and work.
I didn't know nylon grips were available. Very cool. That scratch was because I didn't have the vice set up correctly. Oh well... ha ha. Thanks for the comment!
A black sharpie can fix that......ask me how I know lol
@@djfrostypawz Ha! Shhhh... don't give away all my tricks. Thanks for watching!
Will this work on a 2000-2005 Monte Carlo?
Good question... I'd have to say, it'll most likely fit. But, it would be best to get the nipple dimensions on each end, then call AutoPlumb. They'll hook you up with the right solution, if one exists. Thanks for the comment, and good luck!
Man - that looks so much cleaner. We've been playing around with the idea of glass and silicone for the show car. Did you keep your intake as a one piece or did you divorce it?
Yeah, I LOVE AN fittings... and looks killer. I was debating welding on an AN adapter to the radiator, when I stumbled upon this invention. Perfect for anyone, especially if you don't know where to get someone to TIG it. My current intake is not divorced. I might divorce the next one. But, the only benefit is the ability to pull the intake without draining coolant, etc... (I'm not sold on that it keeps the intake temperature down) Unless someone does the actual before and after testing... hint, hint. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@FastMonty It's on my list! I have a cast iron - full - flashing removed - and divorced intake test setup for the spring. Looking to get water and air temps all the way around. Should be a ton of fun swapping intakes 5 times in a day 😂
@@LSxHunter Yeah, I saw that video of you cleaning up that intake... well done. I can't wait to see the results of your test!
What size of An fitting and hose are those. If you don't mind me asking bud? -16? -20?
Wow, did I never mention the size? They're size 20's... but, Autoplumb also has size 16's too. Thanks Gilbert!
Its been a little over a year, with this hose radiator driving fast, high heat, the coolant running and high temperature... have you drove this car over 2 hours non stop.. and right now, how's the result ?.. any leaks, the AN hose came out or what about the radiator aluminum the upper tube from the radiator.. did it came off split separate.. and have coolant leaking everywhere?.. I am looking to do a time attack car on my civic hatchback.. and I will be running for long hours at the track.. and I will be dealing with heat, im going to run a full size radiator aluminum by KOYORAD.. now the 16 AN Bungs.. must be also aluminum and have it weld it.. and have a hose run to the other end.. but welding the aluminum 16An Bung to the aluminum radiator. .. I don't know how to do it.. and more than likely I will take it to a shop and have it professionally weld it. TiG weld, but I saw your video AN with no welding.. and im going to run a electric water pump.. no mechanical.. so will have coolant running non stop in my engine to keep the heat down.. but will the product from your video handle all that heat stress...at the circuit autocross.. .
Great Question! Yes, it's running great, I too went drag racing, and hit an autocross event 100 miles from my house, and drove it back... the ultimate test. (I did break down, but not due to the cooling system, lol... my most recent video explains that, BUT, does not affect your car) Have fun!
Looks great! Using all that rtv deterred me tho
Yeah, I love it. RTV no big deal to me... still no leaks, going on strong. (I had to drain my coolant and check my thermostat a couple of times since, the AN hose made it a breeze... easy off, easy on) Thanks for the comment!
Question:-20AN is about 1-1/4” hose.If my regular radiator hose is 1-1/2” will there be a restriction in coolant volume flow?
Thanks
In my opinion, slightly slower coolant flow... but, that means the coolant stays in the radiator longer, getting cool. So, it shouldn't change the performance of your cooling system negatively. Again, just my opinion. Thanks for the comment!
@@FastMonty I see how many variables you tested and really the results surprised me.
Appreciate the information and your opinion.Thanks again
@@johnnyhotrod Yup, glad I can help... have fun!
How would this be applicable for a Oldsmobile 350 Rocket?? In my 72 Cutlass, the thermostat housing has a bypass that goes directly to the water pump.
Good question, William. I have no idea? My guess is you'd need to be able to find an aftermarket thermostat housing that either has a screw in nipple, like mine. OR, an OD that the AN adapter would work on. Please let us know if you make it work, and what worked for you. Thanks, Monty.
@@FastMonty Is there anything available from the company that provided you with everything you needed??
@@williammercer8839 Might want to check the "CSR" link in the description, as they have a ton of different housing. Your fall back would be to ask AutoPlumb for suggestions. Thanks!
Just did mine on my ls swapped cutlass. Not cheap🤪 though
Awesome Brother! Yeah, those fittings add up, don't they? But, it must look awesome! Thanks for the comment!
What grease you used sir
I don't recall using grease... can you be more specific?
Hey man whats size an hose did you use?
They're size 20. When you get to your PC, all of the part numbers are in the description. Have fun! Oh, be sure to check out how I did the lower hose, I added a step with the hose end installation. th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html Have fun!
Use alcohol prep pads for small cleanup jobs.
Ohhh good idea. Thanks!
Did you put any sealant on the swivel intake Chrome/Chrome AN adapter threads?
Good question. AN fittings do not need sealant. So, no. Thanks for the comment!
@@FastMonty sorry the fitting that just screws into the 360 deg swivel
@@byronbrown5838 Ahhh, yeah, that's a -20 ORB to -20AN, here's the link. Looks like I need to add that to the description too. Thanks! autoplumb.com/collections/in-line-filler-neck/products/20-an-orb-and-npt-adaptors?variant=41695328199
@@FastMonty did you put any special sealant/lube etc on those threads?
@@byronbrown5838 On the ORB threads? No. Those don't need sealant due to the O ring. Good question.
What size are the fittings?
They're -20's.
Theirs looked like saran wrap under the tape so it doesn't stick and pull up frays
Yup, what a genius idea. I think someone mentioned earlier that they use saran wrap, with duct tape over it. Also, a good idea. Thanks for the comment!
8:56 how are you going to service the rad or hose in the future with RTV in there? That’s not a good design IMO.
Watch it again... that RTV holds the fitting on the nipple. I can take the hose off and on, all day long... :)
@@FastMonty got it, but what if you need a new rad in the future?
@@johnmilner7603 it'll twist off, just need to buy a new gasket. Pretty cool invention.
Man, I love it, but I'm looking at my shopping cart(Butler and Autoplumb)= $310 (with the tools) to replace one friggin hose. Ouch. Guess maybe someday when I run out of other improvements I need to do...
Ha! Yeah, Brother. The struggle is real. Decisions, decisions... story of my life. Agreed that it's all about priorities. Thanks for the comment, and keep at it! See ya.
What size is the hose hose
Size 20... all parts are detailed in the description. Have fun!
I was gonna do this to my car but no one makes a thermostat housing with AN threads on my car😢, also isn't it pointless to have an adaptor that could leak, isn't the point of AN fitting to have a no leak system?
Done right, the adapter doesn't leak. Nor do AN hoses, as you said. I'm addicted to them. Lol
Cooler an fitting radiator hose
Yup! Love the look!
What size did you use on top and bottom? 16 or 20? My original hoses are 1 1/2 on top and 1 3/4 on bottom. And I have 69 Camaro with mechanical high flow water pump, will this be ok? Thanks. Also. You explain well.
Thanks Jerry... I have size 20's on top and bottom. The bottom was a lot more challenging for me cuz I didn't have the exact water pump adapter, so I welded it on. Here it is, if you'd like to see that episode... th-cam.com/video/Qx-5EnEnynE/w-d-xo.html If I were you, I'd start with the top hose only. No one can really see the bottom, and I heard a slightly larger hose can be beneficial. Let us know how it goes!
@@FastMonty Thanks for quick reply. I am no mechanic. My car is at a builder. Doing show type car. So 20 on top gives plenty of flow. And 20 on bottom won't be enough? Anything you could recommend on bottom for show type? Sure wish the Autoplumb would work on bottom also, but I don't want to risk anything either.
@@jerrywag5475 20 will be fine for both. The issue is the 1 3/4" might be too big for the autoplumb adapter, which is why I had to weld mine on. Mine are both 20 and working fine. My enough is now 470 cu in. Which is a good test.
@@FastMonty ok great. I want you to know, and everyone else who might be looking at these replies. I don't do any type of social media, just never got into it. I am 59, just not my thing. But I want to say you are a good man. It shows in your videos and in your quick replies to help people out. If I lived near you. Your business would definitely have my business. Old school hospitality. Hard to come by unfortunately now days. But people like you still shows me it does exist. Good for you Monty. You Sir deserve millions of viewers. Thanks again. I will go with 20 on bottom, if need to weld bung onto my aluminum water pump that would be fine. I have a Chevy 350 block, 408 Stroker. When ever I tell people this they truly think I am mistaking. No 408 on Chevy. It is rare. I had it built in North Carolina by a guy who used to build motors with Hendricks Motor Sports, (for the big dogs) Lastly, my motor dyno tested at 524 hp and 522 tq. I have high flow billet water pump and high flow thermostat. Would 16 be ok on top, or you against that?
@@jerrywag5475 Your new engine sounds super healthy, that'll be a blast. Thanks for the nice words... no worries about sending me business, because I do this as a weekend hobby. Just trying to educate what I've learned along the way with my build, which is my first build... Anyway, if anything else comes up, let me know. Thanks again!
An easier way of making marks on dark items is a silver Sharpie.
Agreed! Thanks for the comment!
Who makes it
AutoPlumb.com All part numbers should be listed in the description. Thanks!
Was that AN 16 or 20?
Size 20. Thanks!
great video, what did you do for bottom hose
Thanks Steve... I'm actually doing the same thing to the bottom hose AND the heater hose going into the timing cover, it's more challenging. But, you'll see that in the next couple months. Subscribe if you haven't... it'll be a good one.
hi , i also forgot to ask do you torque your an fittings cause i read somewhere you can over tighten them
@@saywhat164 Tough to answer that, you basically tighten it until it doesn't move anymore. It does take some common sense to not "Gorilla it" on there.
Now it's gonna have too much black😂
Ha! Never enough Black! Thanks!