Completly avoid cutting hose that will be used for fuel injectors with a grinder. Use the big cut off tool you seen him use for all your injector lines. It's just to hard to remove all the dust from inside the line that a cut off grinding wheel produces. I don't need to tell you what happens when those contaminants reach your injectors!
Only thing I would not do is add oil to the hose itself. The moment you add petroleum base product to the hose it starts to swell making it harder to install. Once you oil the barb on the fitting the hose should be installed in 1 shot.
Thank you for this video. I just picked up a return system and I overestimated my skill level, realizing I have never dealt with AN fittings before. So, rather than winging it, I found a good training video.
I'm sorry to say but your installation method is WRONG. As an aircraft engineer for 50 years please get the correct methods of performing the procedures you are trying to teach others..
Why are you cutting the hose with a razer blade? They make cutting tools for that that make a nice square cut. Why are you putting a clamp on Push-Loc hose and fittings??? Defeating the whole purpose of a "Push-Loc" assembly. And this is a "How-To" instruction.......really?
Assembling these really doesn't look any different than the reusable hydraulic, fuel, air fittings in use decades ago. At 16:27 when you were putting the end on the hose----i don't know about these----but on the hydraulic, air, and diesel fuel fittings we used (Aeroquip) you would turn counter-clockwise to install the fitting on to the hose and vice-versa, of course, if you were replacing the hose. Not sure why you didn't include a fine tooth hacksaw as a way of cutting hose that is reinforced with steel. Early in my career there was no such thing as cut-off discs. I don't really care for them cutting hose because of the debris they get inside the hose; although you did mention flushing. Good explanation though. Who makes that nice aluminum clamp you were using in the vise? Could of mentioned that in the description.
I have 1982 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo diesel! I would like to replace oil cooler lines with AN and aircraft style hoses ! It would make the replacement simple compared to the rubber and steel lines which are about 3 feet long with extremely difficult fitting of removal and replacement lines to cooler and oil filter ! I have the new lines but you have to be a contortionist to remove and replace the lines without removing motor mount and jacking up the engine! As it is metric and my first attempt at AN lines I need some help if you could! Thank you !
on other vids and from manufacturer they say to leave a 1/16 of an inch when threading on do not tighten all the way down. new to an fittings just asking.
Can i use the rubber lines with the threaded style fittings? Should of watched this video before trying to repair my own as i crushed my line trying to press the super frayed stainless steel line by hand.
I have an issue. My particular pcv valve outlet is plastic with an ID of 3/4 inch. It's roughly 1.5 inches long with no threads inside or outside. I want to attach a 3/4 inch (ID) flexible braided hose to this little plastic piece that has no threads whatsoever. What will I need to make the sealed connection?
Is there a specific reason you want to use braided hose? You could use this type of braided hose and slip it over your plastic fittings but you have to find a way of sealing the edges to prevent the braided edges from fraying. Otherwise just use normal good quality hose like the type we use with the push on barb fittings.
@@KangaMotorsports If I use that stock plastic tube coming out of my pcv/valve cover, and slip a rubber hose over it, I have to use a fairly large ID rubber hose to get it on. This then creates a problem for me that the hose is so big that I can't get my plastic engine cover back on to click on the grommets.
@@kmax7163 I am not sure I am following, sorry mate. Send me a few pictures vial the website email address and I might be able to better understand the problem.
@@KangaMotorsports Ok. I can send em tomorrow. About midnight here now. Thanks, and I'm pretty sure ya have a couple fittings for my purpose but wanna make sure before I order.
If the hose is coming out, you haven't seated it far enough in before tightening. Make sure it is pushed in all the way. You can use tape or a paint marker to mark the hose just so you have a reference on how much movement. Really push the hose down in there. Also check to make sure you are using the correct hose size with the correct hose fitting.
@@KangaMotorsports yeah well I’m 100% sure I pushed it all the way to the back where it stops. I’ve done this 1000 times and never had an issue. I bought some off of eBay, probably Chinese. But regardless the thing just falls right out when you start tightening it.
Visually you can tell the difference they are notably different sizes when you put them next to each other. A set of AN wrenches are sized based on the fitting from the manufacture. You can also quickly measure them or there are adjustable AN wrenches that also indicate the size of the fitting.
Not sure if you still need the answer but I watched a video from “improved racing” and they said it’s really important to bottom out the hose so it doesn’t leak over time
Not sure if you can or not would depend on the manufacturer. I wouldn't recommend it since the fittings are more expensive so may as well use the push lock fittings.
Probably a dumb question, but are u able to reuse the fitting? Say for instance, I wanna shorten the hose can I use the fitting again or will I have to get new ones?
You can assemble one end, place it on the car and then measure to get the other end the right length. You can reuse the two part fittings (Blue & Red in this video) but make sure the fitting and threads are in good condition. The push on hoses are near impossible to remove without cutting and most of the time you end up messing up the barbs or fittings themselves during the removal.
@@KangaMotorsports you can reuse the pushlock end, do it this way. a soldering iron, and just cut the hose off with the tip of a hot soldering iron, use no razors etc. this will grove the push lock fitting, leaving a path for any fluid to find a way out.
I was wanting to make a line to replace my return fuel line which is 5/16. the AN sizes don't match odd size numbers. what can I do to solve this problem?? anyone
Most people run -6 for Fuel lines. There is a table of size in our article (www.kangamotorsports.com/blog/2018/an-hoses-fittings-guide) that you can use as a reference. You would just need to use adapters or plumb in an fittings to make it work.
@@KangaMotorsports People also run -6AN for transmission lines right? AKA 3/8" I.D. I need to replace the stainless braided lines on my transmission and was wondering where to buy? Thanks!
The Photographer we get our hoses and fittings from Redhorse Performance they have been supporting our racing for a few years now: www.redhorseperformance.com
16:34 hi mate I’m still confuse would you tell me how deep exactly we should put this Nylon hose to hose end? I believe there is something like ”curb”inside which doesn’t let put this hose deeper?
Correct. There is a little lip on the inside where the threaded portion has a smaller diameter than where the hose fits into the end socket. Just push down on the hose and you will feel where the hose can not go any further. You can kinda see it at 16:42.
Tj1056 they are designed to be used with the braided hose either stainless or nylon. However, different companies offer different options check the catalog and user guide/instructions specific to the manufacturer. Also note fittings can come in other colors such as black.
May i know what size is the radiator hose of 150cc scooter and the size of caliper brake hose? i want to buy online but i dont know what size they are.
You do not want to use these fittings and hoses for motor vehicle brakes. The pressure in brake lines is much higher than fuel, oil, and coolant lines.
Thanks for the video . I’m looking at a catch can for my vehicle and the one in found has 10an holes. My vacuum lines are 3/8. So i need a 10an to 3/8 barb fitting to connect the 3/8 hose correct? I also found a 8an catch can and it would be the same 8an to 3/8 barb fitting. thanks
Use anti seize on those aluminum threads putting those Russell AN fittings together. It really helps when you go to reuse them over time.
Chuck Howard thanks for the great tip
Hi, has top studio size 0.8 also an inner line, or is solid inside?
Completly avoid cutting hose that will be used for fuel injectors with a grinder. Use the big cut off tool you seen him use for all your injector lines. It's just to hard to remove all the dust from inside the line that a cut off grinding wheel produces. I don't need to tell you what happens when those contaminants reach your injectors!
Only thing I would not do is add oil to the hose itself. The moment you add petroleum base product to the hose it starts to swell making it harder to install. Once you oil the barb on the fitting the hose should be installed in 1 shot.
Thank you for this video. I just picked up a return system and I overestimated my skill level, realizing I have never dealt with AN fittings before. So, rather than winging it, I found a good training video.
Thank you! I needed this tutorial. But now.. I meed also those clamps! 😂
I'm sorry to say but your installation method is WRONG. As an aircraft engineer for 50 years please get the correct methods of performing the procedures you are trying to teach others..
He also didn't include 37 degree flared fittings along with stainless steel braided lines
Why are you cutting the hose with a razer blade? They make cutting tools for that that make a nice square cut. Why are you putting a clamp on Push-Loc hose and fittings??? Defeating the whole purpose of a "Push-Loc" assembly. And this is a "How-To" instruction.......really?
The moment he applied oil is the moment everyone should stop the video and go somewhere else
I found this tutorial very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Assembling these really doesn't look any different than the reusable hydraulic, fuel, air fittings in use decades ago. At 16:27 when you were putting the end on the hose----i don't know about these----but on the hydraulic, air, and diesel fuel fittings we used (Aeroquip) you would turn counter-clockwise to install the fitting on to the hose and vice-versa, of course, if you were replacing the hose. Not sure why you didn't include a fine tooth hacksaw as a way of cutting hose that is reinforced with steel. Early in my career there was no such thing as cut-off discs. I don't really care for them cutting hose because of the debris they get inside the hose; although you did mention flushing. Good explanation though. Who makes that nice aluminum clamp you were using in the vise? Could of mentioned that in the description.
I have 1982 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo diesel! I would like to replace oil cooler lines with AN and aircraft style hoses ! It would make the replacement simple compared to the rubber and steel lines which are about 3 feet long with extremely difficult fitting of removal and replacement lines to cooler and oil filter ! I have the new lines but you have to be a contortionist to remove and replace the lines without removing motor mount and jacking up the engine! As it is metric and my first attempt at AN lines I need some help if you could! Thank you !
Fullflow An fittings or nothing.
Toss the fittings in the freezer for ab an hour and you’ll push them on all the way in one push.
A Razor Blade! Really?🙈👎
to bad you sound so bored…
Terrible video. Music too loud and annoying. Voice too low.
on other vids and from manufacturer they say to leave a 1/16 of an inch when threading on do not tighten all the way down. new to an fittings just asking.
Follow the manufacturers recommended instructions.
Can i use the rubber lines with the threaded style fittings? Should of watched this video before trying to repair my own as i crushed my line trying to press the super frayed stainless steel line by hand.
You need to use the correct line with the fittings don’t mix and match. Recommend you watch for tips and tricks on installing
I have an issue. My particular pcv valve outlet is plastic with an ID of 3/4 inch. It's roughly 1.5 inches long with no threads inside or outside.
I want to attach a 3/4 inch (ID) flexible braided hose to this little plastic piece that has no threads whatsoever. What will I need to make the sealed connection?
Is there a specific reason you want to use braided hose? You could use this type of braided hose and slip it over your plastic fittings but you have to find a way of sealing the edges to prevent the braided edges from fraying. Otherwise just use normal good quality hose like the type we use with the push on barb fittings.
@@KangaMotorsports If I use that stock plastic tube coming out of my pcv/valve cover, and slip a rubber hose over it, I have to use a fairly large ID rubber hose to get it on. This then creates a problem for me that the hose is so big that I can't get my plastic engine cover back on to click on the grommets.
@@kmax7163 I am not sure I am following, sorry mate. Send me a few pictures vial the website email address and I might be able to better understand the problem.
@@KangaMotorsports Ok. I can send em tomorrow. About midnight here now. Thanks, and I'm pretty sure ya have a couple fittings for my purpose but wanna make sure before I order.
@@KangaMotorsports Yesterday, I emailed 3 photos to Kanga Motorsports.
Little to no information describing the different fittings at the start.
Very helpful video. 👍
What do you do if the hose keeps coming out?
If the hose is coming out, you haven't seated it far enough in before tightening. Make sure it is pushed in all the way. You can use tape or a paint marker to mark the hose just so you have a reference on how much movement. Really push the hose down in there. Also check to make sure you are using the correct hose size with the correct hose fitting.
@@KangaMotorsports yeah well I’m 100% sure I pushed it all the way to the back where it stops. I’ve done this 1000 times and never had an issue. I bought some off of eBay, probably Chinese. But regardless the thing just falls right out when you start tightening it.
Great video. Thanks.
Wild Weasel fantastic! Glad you liked it
Maybe the best usefull tutorial there is for AN fittings
What’s the little ball in the swivel nut do?
How do u tell what size an fitting are on a car what size wrench for an6 or an8?
Visually you can tell the difference they are notably different sizes when you put them next to each other. A set of AN wrenches are sized based on the fitting from the manufacture. You can also quickly measure them or there are adjustable AN wrenches that also indicate the size of the fitting.
thank you!
do you really have to bottom them out al lthe way ? sometimes they get super hard to turn
Not sure if you still need the answer but I watched a video from “improved racing” and they said it’s really important to bottom out the hose so it doesn’t leak over time
can you use a braided fitting on a push loc hose..?? thans for anu answer
Not sure if you can or not would depend on the manufacturer. I wouldn't recommend it since the fittings are more expensive so may as well use the push lock fittings.
This video tells it all. Thank you
Probably a dumb question, but are u able to reuse the fitting? Say for instance, I wanna shorten the hose can I use the fitting again or will I have to get new ones?
You can assemble one end, place it on the car and then measure to get the other end the right length. You can reuse the two part fittings (Blue & Red in this video) but make sure the fitting and threads are in good condition. The push on hoses are near impossible to remove without cutting and most of the time you end up messing up the barbs or fittings themselves during the removal.
@@KangaMotorsports you can reuse the pushlock end, do it this way. a soldering iron, and just cut the hose off with the tip of a hot soldering iron, use no razors etc. this will grove the push lock fitting, leaving a path for any fluid to find a way out.
How do you remove the push lock clamp once installed?
Best video! Thanks! :)
rag Doll thanks mate, appreciate the feedback
I was wanting to make a line to replace my return fuel line which is 5/16. the AN sizes don't match odd size numbers. what can I do to solve this problem?? anyone
Most people run -6 for Fuel lines. There is a table of size in our article (www.kangamotorsports.com/blog/2018/an-hoses-fittings-guide) that you can use as a reference. You would just need to use adapters or plumb in an fittings to make it work.
@@KangaMotorsports People also run -6AN for transmission lines right? AKA 3/8" I.D. I need to replace the stainless braided lines on my transmission and was wondering where to buy? Thanks!
The Photographer we get our hoses and fittings from Redhorse Performance they have been supporting our racing for a few years now: www.redhorseperformance.com
16:34 hi mate I’m still confuse would you tell me how deep exactly we should put this Nylon hose to hose end?
I believe there is something like ”curb”inside which doesn’t let put this hose deeper?
Correct. There is a little lip on the inside where the threaded portion has a smaller diameter than where the hose fits into the end socket. Just push down on the hose and you will feel where the hose can not go any further. You can kinda see it at 16:42.
Kanga Motorsports that’s great,now I know what to do next, thank you very much for quick respond, all the best for you from Poland💪
Great thanks
Awesome video! Thanks for all of the great info!
Your welcome mate, glad you found it useful
Jason Vogel 👄
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What are the ball bearings on the an fittings? I had one missing and it blew oil everywhere. Is it some type of pressure release?
Are you talking about the retaining pins?
Is that what they are? I must have had a faulty one then because it was shooting oil out of that hole.
Yes, that’s the retaining pin which keeps everything together. They shouldn’t come out. Most manufactures would warranty that fitting.
Thanks
You're welcome
Love these too, thank you much
so the blue/red ones that screw together to hold the hose can only be used with braided hose?
Tj1056 they are designed to be used with the braided hose either stainless or nylon. However, different companies offer different options check the catalog and user guide/instructions specific to the manufacturer. Also note fittings can come in other colors such as black.
@@KangaMotorsports Now you tell us!.... I wasted my money with this exact issue. Woulda been nice to hear in the video.
Is there a special lube to use when mating the hose and fitting?
We are using Redhorse Performance assembly lube but you can also use various light weight oils to prevent galling the threads.
Just a quick question how would i go about connecting AN fitting to aliminium fuel line ? What do i need?
Wish I could hear you. Turn up the recording volume.
What vise jaws do you have?
William Familia we use Redhorse Performance vise jaws in clear anodizing you can also get them in black
May i know what size is the radiator hose of 150cc scooter and the size of caliper brake hose? i want to buy online but i dont know what size they are.
Sorry not sure what size the would be for your specific application.
Measure the damn things!!! Ffs
You do not want to use these fittings and hoses for motor vehicle brakes. The pressure in brake lines is much higher than fuel, oil, and coolant lines.
My racing fuel pump would blow that hose right off , it wouldn't work for my application, but nice video
Why? What PSI are we talking about?
Using ptfe line with an olive captured sleeve your not blowing nothing off unless your pump puts out over 300psi
Thanks for the video . I’m looking at a catch can for my vehicle and the one in found has 10an holes. My vacuum lines are 3/8. So i need a 10an to 3/8 barb fitting to connect the 3/8 hose correct? I also found a 8an catch can and it would be the same 8an to 3/8 barb fitting. thanks