anyone ever use AN compression fittings?
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anyone ever use AN compression fittings?
they are called "hard tube adapters" they use a compression fitting, anyone ever use them?
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Do you need the AN sleeves for flared alu tubing or the starlite hoses?
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yes on any kind tubing, dont know what starlites are
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Originally posted by FAQman
Do you need the AN sleeves for flared alu tubing or the starlite hoses?
Do you need the AN sleeves for flared alu tubing or the starlite hoses?
If you want to use a tube nut, then yes you have to use tube nuts and sleeves in conjunction with each other
Starlite hose is the expensive lightweight hose....you can use the special "crimp" fittings aeroquip sells but i wouldn't install them yourself, or you can use the normal AN fittings with that hose
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Originally posted by 89ProchargedROC
Well if you are planning on just using the hard tube adapters.....no you dont need them
If you want to use a tube nut, then yes you have to use tube nuts and sleeves in conjunction with each other
Starlite hose is the expensive lightweight hose....you can use the special "crimp" fittings aeroquip sells but i wouldn't install them yourself, or you can use the normal AN fittings with that hose
Well if you are planning on just using the hard tube adapters.....no you dont need them
If you want to use a tube nut, then yes you have to use tube nuts and sleeves in conjunction with each other
Starlite hose is the expensive lightweight hose....you can use the special "crimp" fittings aeroquip sells but i wouldn't install them yourself, or you can use the normal AN fittings with that hose
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Originally posted by Dan83
Yes you need the sleeves. It adds strength to the flare and prevents the nut from damaging the tube since AL tube is alot softer than steel.
Yes you need the sleeves. It adds strength to the flare and prevents the nut from damaging the tube since AL tube is alot softer than steel.
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Originally posted by 89ProchargedROC
um....the sleeve is what seals against the flare what you tighten the nut, if you didn't use it, you'd leak
um....the sleeve is what seals against the flare what you tighten the nut, if you didn't use it, you'd leak
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