AN Fitting Questions

[FastRam]

Relates to Stinker's oil lines: for the adapter fittings and hose fittings -- what torque should the fittings and hose ends be torqued to? Also, is there a socket or technique that can be used to torque down the adapter fittings without damaging or scratching the finish? For the hose end fittings, I talked with my local spedd shop and they suggest hand tightening (how tight is tight?) and using a -10 AN wrench tighten the hose ends another 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Or should I just throw out all the analysis, tighten 'em up 'till their snug and then check for leaks and retighten as required?

 

[RedSrt007]

If your anal about it, buy wrenches designed for an fitting w/ finishes, usually painted aluminum wrenches. Or you could just make sure you have a good fit with a standard wrench, but it may leave a small mark (most don't care / cant tell).

I never overtightened AN fitting, just snug them up (more then hand tight though) IMO

 

[eddie102870]

i bought a set of AN wrenches from Summitt racing, even has a adjustable wrench with it, they are anodized, you may can try harbor freight

 

[FATJACK]

i bought a set of AN wrenches from Summitt racing, even has a adjustable wrench with it, they are anodized, you may can try harbor freight

No more than you will use them Harbor Freight should be fine

 

[eddie102870]

Ooooooooh....dammit!!!!

you stump your toe or fall out the door of the dealership again?

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

This is why I keep them in stock when I can like Patrick says rule of thum snug hand tight then quarter. Turn if folks would do that on the ps lines I wouldn't have to keep sending out fittings

 

[FastRam]

I have a -10 AN wrench, no problem there. I'll try the hand tight plus 1/4 turn wrench method. Another shop I frequent advised the AN wrench I have is AL with relief cuts, e.g. I have the Summit -10 wrench. The folks at the shop suggested to me to tighten the fittings until resistance is felt in the wrench and with the fitting -- sort of "snugging it up".

 

[FastRam]

This is why I keep them in stock when I can like Patrick says rule of thum snug hand tight then quarter. Turn if folks would do that on the ps lines I wouldn't have to keep sending out fittings

They don't know their own strength...:five:

 

[Da1Chief]

As tight as you can get it and then a 1/4 turn more

JUST KIDDING, don't do it... Just like they said a good Snug...

 

[ZCx]

oh bout that tight:five: :five: :five: :rock:

 

[bigredv10]

Just before it breaks

 

[ZCx]

This is why I keep them in stock when I can like Patrick says rule of thum snug hand tight then quarter. Turn if folks would do that on the ps lines I wouldn't have to keep sending out fittings

now how can anyone screw up a fittin????????:dontknow: :dontknow: :dontknow: :dontknow:

























let me count the ways LMAO :love: :love: :love: :bandit: :bandit: :vollkommenauf: :vollkommenauf:

 

[Cruster]

Relates to Stinker's oil lines: for the adapter fittings and hose fittings -- what torque should the fittings and hose ends be torqued to? Also, is there a socket or technique that can be used to torque down the adapter fittings without damaging or scratching the finish? For the hose end fittings, I talked with my local spedd shop and they suggest hand tightening (how tight is tight?) and using a -10 AN wrench tighten the hose ends another 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Or should I just throw out all the analysis, tighten 'em up 'till their snug and then check for leaks and retighten as required?

If you are really anal you can put a piece of blue paper tape around it to protect from wrench marks. The blue is the thin stuff with light adhesive.

 

[1fastcruiser]

Use electrical tape, it makes a nice barrier to protect the anadozing.

 

[wesalbert]

Use electrical tape, it makes a nice barrier to protect the anadozing.

Thats what I ended up doing. :hmmmm: