Flaring fuel line for AN fittings
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- On various car related forums there are always questions about how to mate AN style fittings and hose to hard lines. In this video I demonstrate the method and the parts and tools needed to accomplish that task. Here is the Ridgid flaring tool that I used:
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Here is the 3/8" NiCopp fuel line that I used:
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Super helpful video, currently doing brake lines on my car. Thank you
Just what I was looking for! Thanks have a great day.
Excellent video. Once I started flaring, and using hard line, I was able to get rid of bulky, heavy, droopy hose. Fantastic!
+Scott Casinger Thanks Scott! Please share the video if you found it helpful.
Awesome u just save my day
projectgattago I have a bit of a weird one. I'm looking to convert over some .391" tube which is crazy close to .375" which is 3/8" tube. if I use a 3/8 end and simply sand down the piping a tad do you think it would work?
Sorry for the late response. I think that if the wall thickness does not before too thin, you should be OK.
All the videos I found showed how to put the fitting on the braided hose not the hard line, this just what I was looking for! Thanks
I am glad you found the video useful!
Great and simple explanation. That rigid tool is pretty nice
Thank you, I appreciate your video. I had those exact fittings in my tool box and was wondering how they worked.👍🏻
Glad you found it helpful!
Wow you made that look super easy when everyone i ask say its so complicated! Awesome vid thank you!
You're welcome!
Nice work. I like to use a little light lubricant like 3 in 1 oil during the flailing process. Saves a little wear on the mandrel.
Good call using a little lubricant when flaring!
That mandrel is free to spin on this tool. So, no oil is needed
Thanks for the video. Super informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the help! 👍🏻
Great video, thanks for making this
I'm glad you found it useful and helpful?
thanks for the vid 😁😁😁 I always wondered I'm plumbing my fuel system on my 68 nova hard to an...thanks
Your a great teacher much appreciated sir !
Thank you! It's what I do. Please subscribe and pass it on.
Well DONE! 👏👏👏 Thanks!
Can you write down the link for that type of fitting can't find it anywhere
very nicely done. thank you
Great video...thanks. May I ask if you've used that flaring tool with 1/2" stainless?
I have not.
Thanks for the video demo of the flaring tool! Since watching, I ordered the same tool for work on my cars fuel system. After unpacking and inspecting it I see that the flaring head is off-set. In other words the tip of the flaring cone is not centred directly in line with the shaft. So when I turn the handle, the cone "wobbles" as it's not mounted dead center of the shaft. I have other flaring tools and have never seen anything like this. I'm not sure how the flare would be even with a set up like this?Just wondering if you can shed some light on this for me? I'm wondering if I got a defected part.Thanks!!
Mine is exactly the same way and works very well. Give it a try and you will see.
+projectgattago thank you. just need sone tubing to give it a try!
That's why it's called an "eccentric" flaring tool
Thank you! Great video!
Very well done sir!
+dieselworld Thank you Sir. If you like the video, please link to it!
Awesome video! What pressure can that line withstand? I'm going to do a LS swap and need to have about 60 psi. So I'm searching for a good hard line to run on the frame rail of my truck.
This will easily handle 60psi. That's what I run in my Cougar.
3/8 Ni-Cop line is rated for around 1700 psi working pressure. It should keep pressures of up to 2500 psi. Steel will do 2000 working pressure and 3000 psi max. Aluminum is about 500 and max at 750. Pure copper is 900 and 1400
Very educational. Especially since every component that you are using is what I already have. (3/8 copper nickel alloy line, and Earls AN -6 fittings) However.... why are you only doing a single flare?? I was told that a double flare is better. Are you supposed to only do a single flare when using AN lines to hard line?
+S. Dot Carter For 37 degree flares all that is called for is a single flare. When doing SAE 45 degree flares that is when you do double flares.
Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. But Im guessing that not all AN's are 37 degrees. So how do you tell the difference? Using what tool to tell the curve?
+S. Dot Carter All AN fittings are 37 degrees.
Got it. Thanks for thee information.
What a good video! Thanks.
Thanks for the compliment!
Will this work for replacing the crappy GM rubber sections on their trans cooler lines? I've got an LT1 B Body and I'm tired of the factory crimps weeping.
formula73 Yes, this will work well.
Will these tools work for a stainless line or do we need a better flaring tool?
I have never used it on stainless, but according to Rigid it can be used on stainless with a wall thickness of .035" or less.
thank you for the video
You're welcome.
How about larger lines like 5 8 and larger. Or a n line to heater core
Do you believe the compression tool will work for 304 stainless?
I have not tried it with stainless, but I believe the package said not to use with stainless.
@@projectgattago have been debating on using Nickel Copper or Stainless Steel.....Nickel is going to be the easiest way the pressure is 60 to 75 lbs. So I was thinking a 37 degree flar to AN-6...
@@tomandrews5392 The NiCopp is really easy to work with. It flares nicely and bends easily. I prefer it over stainless.
@@projectgattago Yah me bring a nubie that is the best choice for the application....looks to be easy....do you thing the NiCorp will work for A/C too...
@@tomandrews5392 I am not sure about using it for AC
Have you tried the aluminum AN fittings with the NiCopp?
The fittings that I used in the video are Earl's aluminum fittings.
@@projectgattago ok, thank you. I just picked up the Ridgid 377 along with aluminum and steel AN fittings to experiment. Great video.
@@richcrowder6647 Thank you!
Do you have a part number for that flaring tool? Trying to purchase one.
377
Great video!
Thank you!
Where did you get all that an do they make it for 10an
The tool I got from Amazon and all of the plumbing parts are made by Earl's. You can find the fittings on the Holley website and they do make it for AN-10.
What did you use to cut the tube off so cleanly?
+S. Dot Carter I just used a regular tubing cutter.
Oh ok. it just looked extra clean to me. :o) But thanks again for the info.
projectgattago what can I use to cut the tube if it's really close to nearby tubing? also... how do I flare it if there isn't much room? I only have .9" to work with.
Do you know if Double Flare SAE 3/8 Fuel line Male From my in tank fuel pump to will Mate/Function with AN6 Female
I have my Tube bender so now I need help on the fittings
I already have the Female to Female pre made AN6 Aeroquip Fittings However all the pre made double SAE Fittings I see are male. I am going to run hard line from the IN Tank Fuel Pump to the Hi Pressure Fuel Filter I want to avoid rubber lines along the length of my frame
The Hi Pressure Filter from Aeromotive was AN10 but is now reduced to Male An6 on both ends SO I ordered a bunch of the Female to Female AN6 Fittings NOT CHEAP WOW THAT HURT MY WALLET! I am doing TBI Holley Sniper so I dont really want to use rubber even though I know the new FI rubber lines are supposed to be compatible but I just want to go to hard line till just the end or ends and be done with the Rubber/Braided Stuff as much as possible anyway its a lowered truck so less hassle later on.
I figure I will use the Existing Hard Line with new FI/Rubber/Braided Ends for the Fuel pump return I think I got it right...until I am wrong... so measure twice cut once. Applies to soo much and part of Every Good Dads sayings I remembered!..:)
J garcia I am not sure that I fully understand the question, but 37 degree AN flares are not compatible with SAE 45 degree double flares.
Say you have a Pre Made 3/8 Double Flare Steel Fuel line with A Male End now you have a typical AN6 braided line with Female Push lock type hose end will it screw in and not leak? Or does it have to be the same type AN6 Male End To Female AN6 only.
J garcia Yes, it will leak. Fittings types must be the same. AN to AN, SAE to SAE. No mixing.
Thank you I really appreciate it so one or the other...Braided line is not that bad.
looking at it now with your info Thanks Again!
Glad to help!
Thats a nice tool .
Thanks. It works very well!
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Where did ya get it and what did it cost ? Home depot? I think im going to grab one. Looks allot nicer than my Harbor freight one.
+Mark Rich I got it from Amazon. Don't remember exactly what it cost, but I think about $100.
Centennial brought me here.
AND U FORGOT TO TELL IT ROLLS THE TUBING END AT THE FLARE IT DOES NOT SMASH IT
Why not just use a compression fitting? No flaring tools needed.
Using a compression fitting is another option. I just prefer to do it this way.
Compression fittings not good for vibration..ie automotive