The Ultimate AN Fitting Guide & How-To : Everything You Need to Know - Ep. 67
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- This time around, we're getting nerdy. We're taking a deep dive into everything there is to know (for the basics, at least) about AN fittings, plumbing, hoses, and lines. I'm explaining the difference between sizes, fittings, hose types, PTFE and rubber, as well as showing you how to assemble AN lines. Thanks to Vibrant Performance for sponsoring the build!
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - AN Fittings 101
01:13 - AN Basics: What are AN fittings and AN Lines?
02:11 - What do AN "dash" sizes mean? -16, -20, -12, etc.
02:47 - What each AN size is typically used for.
03:01 - Common AN Fitting Angles
03:16 - Common AN Connections: Female flare, ORB, and more.
03:27 - AN Female Hose End Explanation
03:49 - ORB / O-Ring Bung Fitting Explanation
04:26 - Other Fitting Types (NPT, Banjo, Etc)
05:12 - Hose Types: PTFE (Teflon) Vs. Rubber
06:24 - PTFE vs Rubber Fittings
06:58 - How to cut AN Braided Hose (Shears!)
08:05 - How to Assemble a Rubber AN Hose
08:23 - Koul Tools will Help...
08:55 - AN Soft Jaws for your vice: A Must
09:10 - Assembling an AN Fitting
09:48 - AN Wrenches, Adjustable and Fixed
10:51 - What an assembled AN fitting should look like
11:07 - How to Assemble a PTFE Hose with AN Fittings
11:28 - How to Fray a Braided PTFE Hose
12:06 - How to Seat an Olive in a PTFE AN Hose
13:13 - Finished AN Motorsport Plumbing
13:35 - Leave me some feedback! Was this helpful?
14:10 - Outro - Авто та транспорт
For those who are not addicted to the colors of the AN fittings or are not building a Formula 1 where every ounce counts, you can use JIC fittings which are the industrial version made of steel and are WAAAY cheaper. Also choose your hose type carefully, as standard oil line hose is not the same as fuel line hose.
JIC fittings are traditionally used in hydraulic and non-critical applications. JIC have looser tolerances than AN and can't be interchanged with AN.
@@capnthepeafarmer Does that mean I need to go back in time 30 years and re-do all the fittings on all my race cars?
what to heck bubba all my dang ol parts are aluminum
@@sugoi4983 Let me guess- mud bogger-right?
@@capnthepeafarmer Correct: face angle is different. Anyone else catch 3:38 where he cites JIC 37 degrees spec while showing a 45 degree AN application? If face angles don't match... leak city.
Just a note on alloy and stainless steel fittings and fasteners.
They are extremely prone to galling. Any little bit of smuts on the threads can cause them to seize before you get them even halfway done up.
Clean threads and lubricant is your friend.
Depending on the metal and the application you can use oil silicone spray anti seize or graphite dust or even wax.
Mike, as always we appreciate you using our product. I know we worked together on this one, but like you said, you've been using Vibrant for a long time before as well. Appreciate the support, can't wait to see the finished product!
Very nicely done and I for one learned a lot. Vibrant also has these super cool quick release connectors that are awesome in assemblies that need to come apart with some frequency. If you end up using those it would be good to show them to your audience because most people don't know they exist.
A great breakdown and very well shot as always. This is going to make a great tutorial video for UA-cam even for people not following the build. Hopefully it draws in more viewers to the channel!
Also a critical thing to remember about AN fittings.
Aviation = 37* (JIC & MIL-DTL-18866)
Automotive =45* (SAE)
They do NOT cross over.
but I want my Corolla to fly
Aviation is 37°, but it's really important not to mix the two.
@@dougstenger4085 ty. I fixed it.
AN fittings themselves are 37*, SAE Automotive fittings are 45*. But any AN fitting like seen in this video or purchased as an actual AN fitting will be 37* if I am not mistaken.
@@stanceworks i had a derale trans cooler come with both actually. Trans cooler was 37*. Trans cooler temp sensor fitting was 45*. Eliminated temp sensor fitting.
Love the AN breakdown. Thanks for the further education for us all!
The performance shop that converted my Lotus Esprit from mechanical fuel injection to electronic used AN fittings... didn't have an appreciation for what they did until I watched your video. Thank you!
I really don’t understand why people dislike your videos. I learn something new every single one and I am thankful that you are able to share your processes with us.
I am AN addict of all Mike B content, great lesson, thanks
Just in case it hasn't been mentioned yet..
If you plan on using braided lines for fuel inside the cabin, always use PTFE hose for the section that is inside the cabin, as rubber will permeate fuel vapour slightly and you don't want to be breathing fuel vapour, unless you do, live your life.
Great stuff Mike! Really been enjoying the series!
This is why this channel is so amazing. I'm not just watching someone build a car, I'm learning how they do it.
Glad I found this video - been struggling with "which hose to choose" my whole adult life.
Really great informative video, cheers Mike . You’ve de-mystified the AN fittings I see on every UA-cam channel but never fully understood
I've been using AN fittings for years and you gave me a couple of extra tips ! thanks for the vid
Despite seeing them used so much I had never taken the time to really read into AN fittings. This was a very welcome and informative video, thank you!
I love it when you talk nerdy to me
haven't gotten to the level of a full AN build but I always enjoy using them when something comes with it ie. oil cooler
awesome video, a bit therapeutic
Wow, I didn't know you could get so many tools for AN fittings. Very informative video Mike!
I’m glad you’re using black fittings and hose on this, I honestly don’t think there’s anything worse than stainless hoses and red/blue anodised fittings.
I love red and blue fittings on the right build. This one isn’t it though.
Great instruction great teacher thanks for share just love the channel
Very cool! Thanks for putting this together. You did a good job breaking it down and made it all easier to understand.
thanks for covering this, very informative
The video seemed very well done. Keep it up.
Love the fun facts under your name at the start of every video 😂😂
Appreciate the how-to. Thanks man.
Very informative Mike, thanks for this one
Really appreciate you taking time out to make this video, great job..👍
It would be great to see a video on making AN brake pipes when you get to that stage too 👍
Great episode! Thanks for sharing
This is really great information! I am planning on doing AN fittings for my power steering lines on my car! I'll let you know how that turns out :)
Sick video! Keep it man. You're killing it
Awesome how to on AN fittings , I always appreciate this kind of video and I’ll be applying to my ride
Great stuff. So interesting and informative. Thanks.
Great video. Had no idea on the origin of these hoses, so this was a cool little history lesson.
Can't wait to see the finished product!
Super detailed... Loving the educational side of things... Awesome 😎👍
Thanks Mike it is always a great start of a day
Another cool video Mike. The videography is getting more and more cinematic too. Good work!
Thank you, this was incredibly informative!!!
Infotainment! Love it just as much as hands on mayhem!
I myself have yet to get into a build that I did AN fittings myself on. Super nice video to get get your feet wet. Gives me just enough confidence to make some mistakes and try to get it right myself!
You can 100% do it!
That was cool and informative. Thanks M.
Sweet. was getting ready to replace the cooling lines on my transmission
Great episode and really helpful.
One thought - if you're using tapered thread fittings on older British cars/bikes be careful as they may have British Standard Pipe (BSP) threads. They are similar to NPT but slightly different taper, thread angle and some sizes have different pitch. They will screw in, but won't be reliable...
Good lesson - thanks Mike.
Super informative video! Thank you👍
Great stuff as always - many thanks :)
Two year old video, which doesn't even matter, still a great informative video. Thanks!
This was really great. Thanks!!!
Thanks for this!
I look forward to seeing this yellow binky driving.
great video! you’re a great teacher, thank you. have you thought about a career in teaching? you’d be an awesome high school teacher! thanks again!
Love it makes an engine look sharp liked the video 👍
Good job. Worth watching and well done.
been so looking forward to this one! stoked!
this was helpful and informative. i dug it dude!!
Thanks for the video and info.👍🏼
This was a great video! Thank you!
Title maestro has been earned :) nice how to Mike!
If you don't have sheers to cut your hose, you could shove a cork bung up the hose end with a screw through the back of it. When you're done taking your angle grinder to the hose end, you can use some needlenose pliers to grab the end of the screw and pull out the bung, which in turn will scrape out any hose residue from the cutting, Congrats, you just saved yourself nearly 100 bucks from having to buy the Vibrant shears ;)
Very nice!! You convinced me!
Such a great video!
Clean! Can't wait to see an engine bay full of this goodness
love this build
Was about to go on a custom build for my bike and opted to wait and order the shears... thanks for that! Think it's the first time someones put a dual pass on a Bonneville!
I'll be trying Goodridge 811 hose for my fuel lines. It's PTFE but doesn't use an olive, so it looks super easy to assemble.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on pushlock.
Twinstick garage was just doing some fittings on his semi. Makes better sense. Lucky day.
Very clear and methodical instructio,n thanks.
I like your style. Your efficient and thorough at the same time. You're not wasting our time talking about what you ate for lunch and stupid stuff like that
Thanks for the videos
Great video thank you for the content
Great episode 👍🏾
Thank you for this one
StanceWorks Automotive School...
great video Mike!
I did think i wanted to watch this... then the video ended. Very informative 👏
Very informative content, & I really appreciate your attention to detail on the featured topic. I'd recommend you to demo more products tbh in case any companies are seeking that
Does Vibrant also sell fittings to replace onto say radiators using AN fittings or do companies readily have options for them in general?
They do, you can buy weld-on bungs from them to add AN ports to pretty much anything.
I don't know if it's AN compatible, but the king of hoses for tight spaces, the ptfe corrugated/convoluted line can be a life saver when you need really tight bends. I used pressed couplings though. :)
Thanks good info.
I think the black AN Lines will look killer in the engine bay of the 308.
Thanks for that.
Handy. I think I am going to have to redo my oil cooler lines.
Helpful information. Would have been good to mention JIC here. Often a more cost conscious solution when AN spec/aesthetics is not necessary.
Awesome video ! One question, does AN fittings only in use in the USA, or did it becomes some sort of standard across the world ?
Push lock AN fittings are super easy to make lines.
I think I’m ready to build a K swapped Ferrari after watching that...
Great guide-tutorial......
Love the super informative stuff. I may never need it, but it's great that you're thinking of us.
But mans giving all the armchair mechanics more information to grill his ass with in the comments if he ever makes a mistake on camera.
Thanks
Like a lot of car nerds I've always thought A/N was kinda sexy looking when you open a hood and see how clean it is.
Yes
Need to find some places to fit these
I begin... by adding $600 to overall build cost. Could be more depending on the project. Some careful thinking is in order: there are places to harpdipe, and places for hose.
Prof. StanceWorks taking us to class, and without the aid of Dr. Fingerpencil.
Great vid, working with these fittings can be an absolute bitch, I worked for the Audi factory Motorsport team and built and maintained a few transams as well as Quattros. We bled a lot while building these lines
I’d love to talk to you about an upcoming project…
Dude, my heart sank a little on this video. I was unaware of the different ways to secure (an) ends to ptfe vs rubber. I did my fuel setup with an fittings on ptfe hoses but I used the threaded in rubber type fittings. The build is about 10 months old and no leaks but now I'm a little worried, what are the issues with the thread in type fittings into ptfe hoses?
I’m astounded it’s not leaking. I’d correct it immediately and mitigate the risk of fire. Or have the hoses pressure tested at minimum.
@@stanceworks Update. I don't want to put false info out there. After checking it turns old that I didn't order ptfe lines, even though that was my intention, I mistakenly ordered CPE lines. I run E85 and I've read that CPE will be ok for a few years but I kinda wanted to route my fuel lines in a different direction anyway. Luckily most of the lines are hard line, its just the ones that needed to flex that I used the braided lines on, and the ethanol gauge sensor, but I think I'm going to get rid of that gauge and sensor to clean up the routing a bit. Thanks for the info anyway. Love the Feronda.
ORB is O-Ring Boss, not O-Ring Bung. It means "a protruding feature" in engineering, more specifically in this case a raised section that is threaded. A bung is a stopper.
Is either line type suitable for under the car? Or is stainless preferred for places that could see road debris, water, etc..?
Hey mate great vid, I’m an aircraft engineer and I make these line all the time, do you pressure test the lines before you install them? Also MS cushion clamps go great with these hoses instead of zip ties
I don’t. I’ve only ever had a couple of leaks, so it doesn’t seem worth the time (and I don’t have a test assembly)
With the ptfe hose, if the other end already has a fitting on it, you should slide the nut over first before fitting the olive?
Yes, you do that either way.
Love AN fittings.
These fitting from Variant are excellent. I race a motorcycle and have built it for twelve years in various configurations. Building hoses and lines is part of it.
The size of the nuts is crazy. The hose is pretty standard but the nut size is so different between manufacturers I bought two or three sets of aluminum wrenches and machine the jaws to fit when I can’t find the proper size . eBay fittings from China are the worst for this.
It's ok Mike, I didn't know that PTFE stood for Polytetrafluoroethylene either, at least until I Googled it two seconds ago. lol