A few tips: wrap the hose tightly with 2-3 wraps of masking tape, or 1-2 wraps of duct tape where you need to cut the hose. You can use a 32 TPI, bi-metal hack saw blade (use a new blade), or a thin grinder cut-off wheel to cut the hose. Needs to be perfectly square and straight. - the hose socket (red) is almost always reverse threads, so lefty-tighty when installing. -once the hose is installed in the socket, mark the steel braid directly below the socket with a thin sharpie, or wrap tape around the braid directly below the socket, to assure that the hose does not push out of the socket while installing the nut/nipple assembly. - when screwing in the nut/nipple assembly, use system fluid to lubricate the threads. Wrap your anodized fittings in masking/foil/duct tape to keep the vise from marring the finish. Use a Flare nut wrench or box end wrench for tightening the fitting
Thank you!! This has been very helpful. Looking to get into some custom stuff on my ‘77 trans am. Always great when those with experience share tips and tricks. Thanks brother.
If anyone wants to know the best way to cut the hose. It's using a cutting disc on a grinder. Quick and easy. Clean cut too. Dont use a hacksaw it will make a mess.
+1 even for - 4AN. Talk about pricks in the fingers. Best for that size is to wrap in duct tape, cut, remove tape, rewrap carefully in electrical tape, 2 wraps minimum leaving slack to pull it through the fitting, insert, twist, pull tape off thru fitting.
Everybody bent out of shape because of the scuffs on the swivel part of the hose end probably hasn't unscrewed the same hose end 25 times from doing maintenance. I'll let you in on a secret....THEY GET SCRATCHED UP, IT'S OK. The hose will still do it's job despite a few scratches in the anodized coating.
Great video I'm actually building a custom water loop for my computer (AMD Ryzen Threadripper) and wanted it to have a V8 engine theme so this video helped me out greatly when fitting my AN houses that I'll use! Greetings from Sweden!
Got any pictures? I am considering using braided steel tubing for an external solution (small form factor PC and put a big radiator, pump, and res under the desk out of sight). Quick disconnect fittings would make it convenient.
Gary, the nut portion of the fitting that was affixed to the hose first has heavy threads on the inside that twist down on the outside of the hose. The portion that was threaded in to the nut is... well, threaded also, and while it threads into the nut, it also threads into the interior of the hose. ...There is a lot to grip on to.
Helps to use motor oil or earls assembly lube on hose and fittings as well.just got done making some fuel lines for first time in my life with an fittings and it was literally a cake walk.i also used earls pro-lite 350 hose so didnt have the stainless braiding to deal with so sure that made it a lot easier for me.
Appreciate you guys putting up this video. I was wondering how big the tool was going to be and if it would actually fit in my toolbox and thank God it will. definitely will be buying this tool in the next couple days especially since it’s only like 50 bucks gotta love summit.
These will block off the flow of fluid while you make your repairs. However in a pinch, you can use a set of locking pliers to hold the fitting nut while you press the barbed end of the fitting into the hose, but be sure to make a solid repair by completely removing the hose as soon as you make it back to your garage.
We would suggest removing the entire length of hose from the vehicle to assemble AN fittings. The reason for the removal is because you need to see that the fitting is not slipping out of the hose end when tightening the AN hose fitting. If you are worried about fluid leading out while you are working on your hose, pick up some AN Plug Fittings -
This helped some thanks. But i bought PTFE hose and fittings, and i had no idea what the compression ring was for, how to use it, etc. And I didnt realize you had to have flared ends to use the compression rings anyways, so it didnt matter if you had a clean cut. Maybe an updated video or a link to something with ptfe would be nice
+David Sanders It also shows the quality of the fittings. Russle's tend to mar up real easy, vs what I am use to using which is aviation grade MS part number fittings which you can find pretty decently priced on ebay.
He shows you the 8AN connectors on a 3/8 line easy money. Now show them the 6AN connector on a 3/8 line bet you don't do so well with it... Tip for 6AN connectors: make your cut were you leave the duck tape on and it gets covered when it is in the connector"helps let you know if it's moving also helps with keeping the braids from becoming a nightmare" use Vaseline jelly when inserting connector. Take your time you will get pissed doing a 6AN connector on 3/8 line but it is a good tight fit......
@@matthewcreel1929 it's slightly bigger, I have 2 npt in fron of me atm, and i can tell you that if you use something to lubricate your 3/8 line you can put it both on the 6an and 8an
Project: 5.9 Cummins Coolant By-pass "The Right way" Doing this to keep my Automatic Transmission cooler in place when using the Fleece Performance Coolant By-pass. Racing applications don't need the cooler, but street trucks need it, so I have to find a way to keep the coolant path the stock truck comes with & not burn up my 48RE.
It really depends on the hose you decide to use. They could range from 250psi up to 1000psi. Keep in mind; that also depends on the proper hose ends and installation procedure. Always match the same hose and hose end manufacturers together!
The entire point of the AN system is to that is a universally adapted standard. It was originally a milspec. If one manufacturer doesn't another, They are trash and not compliant to the specification.
I have clamp on fuel lines, not screw in, no instructions on how to get them friggin clamps to fit over the braid while still installed in the end fittings! With screw in fittings the hardest part is getting the braid into the end piece. With clamp ons, even if you get the end piece on, you still have to be able to get the tubing over the ends of your fuel filter and fuel rail lines in your tight fitting engine bay area!
appreciated.. new to the an fitting world.. building a k series 91 civic hatch, very cut and no glass.. all lexan. this video definitely helped me understand an fittings better!
excellent explanation; i will be using that; like said below,a 1mm cutting disc on a grinder is *the* way to cut the line,that i know. edit»» psi for that setup,please?
The vise isn't bolted down. Guy proceeds to hold vise still while tightening fitting. With my BMI of 15, I feel inadequate. AN and PTFE seems to be a really solid choice if you take your time. I'm gonna clamp a socket in the vise, and then tighten the fittings accordingly.
Ah! Thanks! Finally I understood what I need to cut these hoses. 😊 Thank you. I have to fix an hose AN3, this clamp to put on the bench vise can it works? Thank you.
I am really surprised that the Summit guy does not know what the AN- number mean size wise AN-8 is not a 3/8 ID as he mentioned in a post in the comments.
You'd think the instructional video from the fitting manufacturer would say the hose cap is reverse threaded... But he even screws the cap on the wrong way in the video.
once you fish your hose the length of the car and its all strapped down, and going through part of the frame, then its time to trim the length and install the ends. It becomes a draw, pull the line back out to put the ends on at the comfort of a bench top?, or install the ends under the car with hand tools. I chose to do it under the car, it wasn't too bad. I didn't known about using cable cutters to cut with, great idea. Used to use cut-off wheel, which is hit and miss sometimes.
I must have some bad braided line. I make a nice clean cut and as soon as I take the tape off the line opens like a funnel. Used electrical tape, duct tape, and masking tape. Hope nice till I take the tape off and it opens right up..
Well that's really slick, you plug the special mounting tool for the vise when all you needed was a couple pieces of wood, and still marred the nice anodising all up! Meanwhile, instead of using a proper size wrench you resort to a monkey wrench!
I have a auto meter phantom 5721 oil pressure gauge that I need to install. I don't want to use the packaged hose but I'm not sure wat size steel braided I need. can u help me out plz?
Looks like you scarred up the red portion from the vice grip...you could have/should have taped that as well or wrapped it in s/thing to prevent it from getting all marred.
dude that was a total hatchet job... why would you be using a crescent wrench? if you aren't going to use the PROPER AN wrench at least use a good quality chrome wrench... if you just can't do that TAPE the damn fitting or lay some tape inside the jaws of the wrench to prevent scratches... after all that line up the dang nut to fitting, takes less than a second and makes it looks way more professional. shocked this video made it though Summit... I expected FAR better from a legit shop like Summit.
Are there any special compression tools for swapping the fitting when taking the line out of the engine bay is not an option making it impossible to use a table vise?
how does the an fitting not pull out of the hose? in the design of the fitting something must grab onto or expand? to lock the hose in the female side of the fitting??
when the blue end of the fitting goes into the hose it pushes out on the hose expanding it making a compression fitting inside of the red fitting making the seal
my problem is at the 2:04 mark.. As I pull the tape off my braided end EXPLODES like a kernel of popcorn... Not kidding, you can hear an audible "POP!" like the braid is under pressure.. After cutting, if you simply leave the tape in place and don't do anything else to it.. after a minute of so, the end of the tape closest to the cut will begin to swell in size.. after 5 minutes the end of the tape is 1/4" larger than the rest of the line... Something is SERIOUSLY wrong with my braided line.. It's like the braid is under extreme outward pressure. I've resorted to putting a hose clamp over the line, and then using a cut off wheel I cut right up to the edge of the hose clamp... You know what happens when you start backing the worm screw off on the clamp? Yep.. The hose end expands in size inside the clamp.. There is something wrong with my line... I've done this a handful of times before but I've never seen braided line explode outward like it's under pressure just from cutting... This is an old piece of line... Is it possible that you can ONLY install ends on NEW line? I think that must be the case..
I am facing a problem of leak from between the socket and the olive, in spite of following all the instructions given in the video and on the site. Could someone help me?
Hello I'm in the process of upgrading my Yamaha XJR 1300 oil hoses (keeping the existing Yamaha oil cooler. So do you sell a complete kit to suit my project, I wish to use stainless steel braided hose and black or silver AN fittings. Your advice would be much appreciated. Regards Richard
+TekMan05 No. No plumbers tape should be used anywhere when assembling AN hoses. The only place you'd ever use teflon tape would be on an NPT to AN adaptor, and you'd ONLY use it on the tapered NPT threads.
my hoses do not screw on, they clamp on and have to be installed on the engine so the fittings with the hose clamps inside the chrome fitting have to be pushed on in tight fitting spaces in the engine bay . How do you do that? Showing a film working on a bench with proper tools is one thing but show me a film installing clamp on hoses in real life!
I'm building a 653T detriot for my 53 international , would your fuel line be good enough for a Diesel engine that runs high psi?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I have a oil line that has the red fitting on the actual hose. That fitting came off today and i dont have time to order another hose, i want to repair this one. How can i reconnect the fitting to the hose so i can reuse it and not have leaks?
Hi Richard, We have some questions for you. Can you give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. Also, be prepared to send a few pictures, this way we can really get a good look at the issue. We look forward to your call. Thanks for watching!
I wanted to replace my existing clamp on fuel lines, purchased 6' of hose and 12 fittings, ruined half of them, Their is no way I can cut the lines without ruining and fraying them, then I can't push the 5/16 ends on, they simply push the braiding back. It would be much better if summit would allow a customer to give the lengths needed and then custom make them to your needs. I ruined $100.00 worth of fuel line, I would gladly pay that and more to have them made and installed!
What hose and fittings do I need to make a high pressure power steering hose? (one side is 11/16 -18 AN6 inverted flare the other side is -6 M16x1.5 male oring) and I need two 90° adapters.
I’ve bought a oil catch can and they sent me that with 2 type of fitting 6an and 8an... i have no clue at all on what to do with it..they didn’t even provide the hose for it..
I think this should be titled, how not assemble and install AN fittings. Wow man! First off, you are not supposed to bottom the socket out in the hose, it’s supposed to be spaced about 1/16th of an inch from the inside end, and you are supposed to mark the hose so you know it isn’t slipping out as you are tightening the fitting. Next you need to use an assembly line or oil on the threads, then use soft jaws so you don’t scratch the hell out of your fitting, and last but certainly not least, use aluminum AN wrenches. Really surprised Summit allowed this to public.
No....this....is how you do it. Clearly it's for demonstration purposes on how to mechanically assemble the fitting onto the end of the hose. You really think they're gonna use brand new unused products in a how-to video?
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A few tips: wrap the hose tightly with 2-3 wraps of masking tape, or 1-2 wraps of duct tape where you need to cut the hose. You can use a 32 TPI, bi-metal hack saw blade (use a new blade), or a thin grinder cut-off wheel to cut the hose. Needs to be perfectly square and straight. - the hose socket (red) is almost always reverse threads, so lefty-tighty when installing. -once the hose is installed in the socket, mark the steel braid directly below the socket with a thin sharpie, or wrap tape around the braid directly below the socket, to assure that the hose does not push out of the socket while installing the nut/nipple assembly. - when screwing in the nut/nipple assembly, use system fluid to lubricate the threads. Wrap your anodized fittings in masking/foil/duct tape to keep the vise from marring the finish. Use a Flare nut wrench or box end wrench for tightening the fitting
Thank you!! This has been very helpful. Looking to get into some custom stuff on my ‘77 trans am. Always great when those with experience share tips and tricks. Thanks brother.
Thanks, this really helped.
Really good notes - thanks v much
Another tip is to mark the braid right at the edge of the fitting before tightening to see if the braided hose has slipped.
Excellent advice.
Thanks for not starting off with ‘Hey, what’s up?’. Good simple instructions that do the trick.
Love the scarring on the red cupler finish. 😂
Yeah he forgot to put some duck tapes on both ends of the clamp 😓
@@ibringthelastwords1358 or just put tape around the fitting at the point of contact with the clamp.
Coupler.
@@Cell1000bc 2 years ago, no one cares
@@shotgunbobby11 NO YOU
8AN has a 1/2" inside diameter. AN hose is measured in x/16 of an inch. So 8AN = 8/16 or 1/2".
If anyone wants to know the best way to cut the hose. It's using a cutting disc on a grinder. Quick and easy. Clean cut too. Dont use a hacksaw it will make a mess.
Thanks!
This method doesn't get debris down in the hose and is much easier. Cable cutters for the win.
Delta BoXeR that’s the worst. Wheel dust and metal shavings are not good to have inside the hose.
Yep i did this. Just used compressed air to blow out debris.
+1 even for - 4AN. Talk about pricks in the fingers. Best for that size is to wrap in duct tape, cut, remove tape, rewrap carefully in electrical tape, 2 wraps minimum leaving slack to pull it through the fitting, insert, twist, pull tape off thru fitting.
Everybody bent out of shape because of the scuffs on the swivel part of the hose end probably hasn't unscrewed the same hose end 25 times from doing maintenance. I'll let you in on a secret....THEY GET SCRATCHED UP, IT'S OK. The hose will still do it's job despite a few scratches in the anodized coating.
That's the difference between people who have different standards
Magic Marker hides the defects, made in red, black and blue.
@@seventhplace Yeah people who fuck around to much
I use rubber-coated wrenches, buddy. no scratches.
People with race cars vs. people with show cars. xD
Great video I'm actually building a custom water loop for my computer (AMD Ryzen Threadripper) and wanted it to have a V8 engine theme so this video helped me out greatly when fitting my AN houses that I'll use!
Greetings from Sweden!
Got any pictures? I am considering using braided steel tubing for an external solution (small form factor PC and put a big radiator, pump, and res under the desk out of sight). Quick disconnect fittings would make it convenient.
Gary, the nut portion of the fitting that was affixed to the hose first has heavy threads on the inside that twist down on the outside of the hose. The portion that was threaded in to the nut is... well, threaded also, and while it threads into the nut, it also threads into the interior of the hose. ...There is a lot to grip on to.
This video needs to be played in the stores!!!!!
That collar sure twisted onto the braided line nice and easy. I've never been that lucky.
Helps to use motor oil or earls assembly lube on hose and fittings as well.just got done making some fuel lines for first time in my life with an fittings and it was literally a cake walk.i also used earls pro-lite 350 hose so didnt have the stainless braiding to deal with so sure that made it a lot easier for me.
Teflon lube hose and thread to make the engagement smooth, plus some painter's tape to show if the hose pushed out at all. Laundry Sharpie works, too.
Thanks for this! Need to shorten the oil feed line for the turbo on my Miata.
who th'fuk cares? 💥
Appreciate you guys putting up this video. I was wondering how big the tool was going to be and if it would actually fit in my toolbox and thank God it will. definitely will be buying this tool in the next couple days especially since it’s only like 50 bucks gotta love summit.
These will block off the flow of fluid while you make your repairs. However in a pinch, you can use a set of locking pliers to hold the fitting nut while you press the barbed end of the fitting into the hose, but be sure to make a solid repair by completely removing the hose as soon as you make it back to your garage.
We would suggest removing the entire length of hose from the vehicle to assemble AN fittings. The reason for the removal is because you need to see that the fitting is not slipping out of the hose end when tightening the AN hose fitting. If you are worried about fluid leading out while you are working on your hose, pick up some AN Plug Fittings -
This helped some thanks. But i bought PTFE hose and fittings, and i had no idea what the compression ring was for, how to use it, etc. And I didnt realize you had to have flared ends to use the compression rings anyways, so it didnt matter if you had a clean cut. Maybe an updated video or a link to something with ptfe would be nice
So much for not marring the fitting.
+David Sanders Poor guy..
+David Sanders To prevent marring, you should use aluminum wrenches, or tape up the flats of a steel wrench.
+whatthedeuce091 3:00 I don't mess up my fittings :)
+David Sanders It also shows the quality of the fittings. Russle's tend to mar up real easy, vs what I am use to using which is aviation grade MS part number fittings which you can find pretty decently priced on ebay.
David Sanders it was marred before he started. look when he first grabbed it
This was the best explanation I've found online for assembling AN lines. I can't wait to finish my 1994 626 v6 turbo project!
Installing braided fuel line on my 88 s10 blazer swapped with a 5.3 Ls! Thanks for the tips very helpful!
He shows you the 8AN connectors on a 3/8 line easy money. Now show them the 6AN connector on a 3/8 line bet you don't do so well with it...
Tip for 6AN connectors: make your cut were you leave the duck tape on and it gets covered when it is in the connector"helps let you know if it's moving also helps with keeping the braids from becoming a nightmare" use Vaseline jelly when inserting connector. Take your time you will get pissed doing a 6AN connector on 3/8 line but it is a good tight fit......
Wait, what? 8an fitting is bigger then the 6an and fitting. So the 8an fitting on 6an line would impossible.
@@matthewcreel1929 it's slightly bigger, I have 2 npt in fron of me atm, and i can tell you that if you use something to lubricate your 3/8 line you can put it both on the 6an and 8an
@@matthewcreel1929 Pressure rating
Not saying it isn’t possible somewhere but, all the manufacturers we carry use a clockwise (standard rotation) thread.
Project: 5.9 Cummins Coolant By-pass "The Right way"
Doing this to keep my Automatic Transmission cooler in place when using the Fleece Performance Coolant By-pass. Racing applications don't need the cooler, but street trucks need it, so I have to find a way to keep the coolant path the stock truck comes with & not burn up my 48RE.
a super rare plymouth surfer maching or beach cruiser, I'm gradually dressing up the garbage hoses with stainless so it looks cool
That was an AN -8 hose and fitting. The inside diameter of a -8 AN hose is 3/8”
negative, -8an is 1/2
-6an is 3/8
@@thehurts9216 -8AN is 1/2 O.D. But the inside is closer to 3/8 I.D. at .44 in. Summit Racing is correct when they say "Inside diameter is 3/8".
It really depends on the hose you decide to use. They could range from 250psi up to 1000psi. Keep in mind; that also depends on the proper hose ends and installation procedure. Always match the same hose and hose end manufacturers together!
The entire point of the AN system is to that is a universally adapted standard. It was originally a milspec. If one manufacturer doesn't another, They are trash and not compliant to the specification.
I already know this is gonna piss me off when I go to do it. Fuck
D HOBBS I cussed non stop, ruined 3' of 5/16 hose, always is easier when someone who knows what they are doing does it!
Lol I agree
I have clamp on fuel lines, not screw in, no instructions on how to get them friggin clamps to fit over the braid while still installed in the end fittings! With screw in fittings the hardest part is getting the braid into the end piece. With clamp ons, even if you get the end piece on, you still have to be able to get the tubing over the ends of your fuel filter and fuel rail lines in your tight fitting engine bay area!
appreciated.. new to the an fitting world.. building a k series 91 civic hatch, very cut and no glass.. all lexan. this video definitely helped me understand an fittings better!
Thank you for watching, Dominic!
excellent explanation; i will be using that; like said below,a 1mm cutting disc on a grinder is *the* way to cut the line,that i know.
edit»» psi for that setup,please?
The vise isn't bolted down. Guy proceeds to hold vise still while tightening fitting. With my BMI of 15, I feel inadequate.
AN and PTFE seems to be a really solid choice if you take your time. I'm gonna clamp a socket in the vise, and then tighten the fittings accordingly.
good video helped me with the power steering line conversion from rubber to an hose
Ah! Thanks! Finally I understood what I need to cut these hoses. 😊 Thank you. I have to fix an hose AN3, this clamp to put on the bench vise can it works? Thank you.
I am really surprised that the Summit guy does not know what the AN- number mean size wise AN-8 is not a 3/8 ID as he mentioned in a post in the comments.
Lubricant the male threads prior to assembly. This guy missed the boat on this video.
You'd think the instructional video from the fitting manufacturer would say the hose cap is reverse threaded... But he even screws the cap on the wrong way in the video.
Yep
Nice marring on that fitting.
Thank you for watching, Dick Raczuk!
Hmm your the first guy , I seen not to use any type of lube while screwing in the tapered fitting. Any reasons why ?
once you fish your hose the length of the car and its all strapped down, and going through part of the frame, then its time to trim the length and install the ends. It becomes a draw, pull the line back out to put the ends on at the comfort of a bench top?, or install the ends under the car with hand tools. I chose to do it under the car, it wasn't too bad. I didn't known about using cable cutters to cut with, great idea. Used to use cut-off wheel, which is hit and miss sometimes.
you can also use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut the line..
thats what I use
Thank you! I have one and for some reason did not think of that haha
This helped tremendously, thanks guys.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SIMPLE, QUICK & EASY!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Another tip is to use pipe thread tape and wrap it around nut so u dont get scratches while tighting with the wrench
Even with the fancy jaws in the vice tape , an wrenches still work better an won't mess them up
Thank you, Mike. We appreciate the feedback and tips!
I do the same at my job as well dealing with AN fitting and Braided hoese from 14 inch, to 11 inch
I am interested in how much pressure this is supposedto hold. Very little info on that on the net...
im putting an oil cooler on my 06 f150 with a derale -10an oil filter relocation adapter what hose and fittings should i use
Great job and you made it easy to follow.
Thank you for watching!
I must have some bad braided line. I make a nice clean cut and as soon as I take the tape off the line opens like a funnel. Used electrical tape, duct tape, and masking tape. Hope nice till I take the tape off and it opens right up..
Thanks ! With your tips I was able to plumb my new meth lab in no time flat !
😂😂 this is the best comment on here
Thought your supposed to use oil or earls assembly lube on hose and the threads of the an fittings as well?
Well that's really slick, you plug the special mounting tool for the vise when all you needed was a couple pieces of wood, and still marred the nice anodising all up! Meanwhile, instead of using a proper size wrench you resort to a monkey wrench!
I have a auto meter phantom 5721 oil pressure gauge that I need to install. I don't want to use the packaged hose but I'm not sure wat size steel braided I need. can u help me out plz?
Looks like you scarred up the red portion from the vice grip...you could have/should have taped that as well or wrapped it in s/thing to prevent it from getting all marred.
dude that was a total hatchet job... why would you be using a crescent wrench? if you aren't going to use the PROPER AN wrench at least use a good quality chrome wrench... if you just can't do that TAPE the damn fitting or lay some tape inside the jaws of the wrench to prevent scratches... after all that line up the dang nut to fitting, takes less than a second and makes it looks way more professional. shocked this video made it though Summit... I expected FAR better from a legit shop like Summit.
Thin cutting blade is best and then crimps to crush the joint turn the joint so not to crush uneven
that vise clamp deal marred the fitting way more than a shop towel lol
Ohh my God! Get the right size spanner please. Adjustable wrenches are only for hatchet jobs.
Are there any special compression tools for swapping the fitting when taking the line out of the engine bay is not an option making it impossible to use a table vise?
If you dont use lube for AN fittings it will grab and turn the hose and push it out of the collar .
Really useful - thanks
Glad we could help thanks for watching !
how does the an fitting not pull out of the hose? in the design of the fitting something must grab onto or expand? to lock the hose in the female side of the fitting??
when the blue end of the fitting goes into the hose it pushes out on the hose expanding it making a compression fitting inside of the red fitting making the seal
What are the pin holes on the fittings? What does it mean if the metal pin is sticking out ? Very confusing 😕
Do you provide any T-fitting also to divert the fluid flow into 2 directions ?
my problem is at the 2:04 mark.. As I pull the tape off my braided end EXPLODES like a kernel of popcorn... Not kidding, you can hear an audible "POP!" like the braid is under pressure.. After cutting, if you simply leave the tape in place and don't do anything else to it.. after a minute of so, the end of the tape closest to the cut will begin to swell in size.. after 5 minutes the end of the tape is 1/4" larger than the rest of the line... Something is SERIOUSLY wrong with my braided line.. It's like the braid is under extreme outward pressure. I've resorted to putting a hose clamp over the line, and then using a cut off wheel I cut right up to the edge of the hose clamp... You know what happens when you start backing the worm screw off on the clamp? Yep.. The hose end expands in size inside the clamp.. There is something wrong with my line... I've done this a handful of times before but I've never seen braided line explode outward like it's under pressure just from cutting... This is an old piece of line... Is it possible that you can ONLY install ends on NEW line? I think that must be the case..
I am facing a problem of leak from between the socket and the olive, in spite of following all the instructions given in the video and on the site. Could someone help me?
How tight would u do the fitting up with, or would u just go down finger right then a half turn?
Hello, I’ve tried several times to secure the fittings to the hoses. But each time the on coupling backs off. What’s the problem?
Hello
I'm in the process of upgrading my Yamaha XJR 1300 oil hoses (keeping the existing Yamaha oil cooler. So do you sell a complete kit to suit my project, I wish to use stainless steel braided hose and black or silver AN fittings.
Your advice would be much appreciated.
Regards
Richard
Can I use these lines for vacuum lines to get rid of the plastic lines
Is plumber's tape necessary for the threads to ensure a proper leak free seal?
+TekMan05 No. No plumbers tape should be used anywhere when assembling AN hoses. The only place you'd ever use teflon tape would be on an NPT to AN adaptor, and you'd ONLY use it on the tapered NPT threads.
Mine wont go over the line that easy! What a pain in the ass.
+letseeit7 Agreed, I never seen a AN fitting fit over a braided line that easy.
Thanks for watching! You should share a picture with us when you are finished!
my hoses do not screw on, they clamp on and have to be installed on the engine so the fittings with the hose clamps inside the chrome fitting have to be pushed on in tight fitting spaces in the engine bay . How do you do that? Showing a film working on a bench with proper tools is one thing but show me a film installing clamp on hoses in real life!
How does summit post a how to video without any mention of lubrication and saying a -8 has a 3/8 in. diameter instead of 1/2 in. ? (The correct size)
When I take the tape off the hose the braid mushrooms out and I can't get the fitting on what's the cure for that
I'm looking for an 20 line and fittings for my radiator you carry those and link. thanks oh and I look for black
EL DIESTRO DIY ,
We need some additional information from you. Can you give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. Thanks!
What kind of fuel pressure will that line hold up to?
what size of AN fitting and hose are those your working with?
No is necessary install thread seal tape in the Couplings?
I'm building a 653T detriot for my 53 international , would your fuel line be good enough for a Diesel engine that runs high psi??
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I have a oil line that has the red fitting on the actual hose. That fitting came off today and i dont have time to order another hose, i want to repair this one. How can i reconnect the fitting to the hose so i can reuse it and not have leaks?
Hi Richard,
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I wanted to replace my existing clamp on fuel lines, purchased 6' of hose and 12 fittings, ruined half of them, Their is no way I can cut the lines without ruining and fraying them, then I can't push the 5/16 ends on, they simply push the braiding back. It would be much better if summit would allow a customer to give the lengths needed and then custom make them to your needs. I ruined $100.00 worth of fuel line, I would gladly pay that and more to have them made and installed!
What hose and fittings do I need to make a high pressure power steering hose? (one side is 11/16 -18 AN6 inverted flare the other side is -6 M16x1.5 male oring) and I need two 90° adapters.
This great info putting braided line in my boat
Dusty Senn,
Thank you for watching! Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you very much. I'm installing a fuel pressure gauge on my 350 tuned port injection Chevy S10. #Ecto10
now- shouldnt the nut thread onto the hose? Not just slide over it?
Lets see te Aeroquip FBM3632 in action with straight and 90degree hose ends
Why isn’t both sides the same ? How do you get a union to work
My fuel line keeps getting shredded and it clogs up the line. Every other an fitting I put on as never had this problem
Summit .., cmon this vid showed everyone how frail these fittings are.i wouldnt put that on a beater it looks beatup
I was gonna do this but all this just for hoses. Thats nuts
High pressure hoses, for modded rides. So easy,
depends on how professional you want your engine bay to look
Eddie Da Silva true
I’ve bought a oil catch can and they sent me that with 2 type of fitting 6an and 8an... i have no clue at all on what to do with it..they didn’t even provide the hose for it..
Thanks. Internet search is over.
Doesnt work
Those cutters dont cut cleanly
So do you use teflon tape on the threads before coupling to another fitting?
No Teflon tape or putty is required for AN fittings.
I think this should be titled, how not assemble and install AN fittings. Wow man! First off, you are not supposed to bottom the socket out in the hose, it’s supposed to be spaced about 1/16th of an inch from the inside end, and you are supposed to mark the hose so you know it isn’t slipping out as you are tightening the fitting. Next you need to use an assembly line or oil on the threads, then use soft jaws so you don’t scratch the hell out of your fitting, and last but certainly not least, use aluminum AN wrenches. Really surprised Summit allowed this to public.
No....this....is how you do it. Clearly it's for demonstration purposes on how to mechanically assemble the fitting onto the end of the hose. You really think they're gonna use brand new unused products in a how-to video?
Today i learned something!
Thank you for watching!
How to settle if the pressure is high?
does summit offer that fuel line hose fitting in a male style fitting to connect directly to the carb?
+Tracy Pompeo,
Adapter fittings are offered for different carbs and then the braided line would attach to that.