-AN fittings size for trans coolers - Lateral-g Forums

makoshark · #1 01-23-2012, 06:54 AM

Yeah, that's so I can attach the line to the hard lines I have run

Bryce · #2 01-23-2012, 08:39 AM

If you were in San Diego I would sugest you stop by my hardware store and we have almost every plumbing fitting to test fit.

It looks like you got it sorted.

A NPT fitting will thread in about 3 turns before it starts to tighten due to the tapered threads.

**camcojb** · #3 01-23-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by makoshark

Yeah, that's so I can attach the line to the hard lines I have run

If the radiator is set up for 5/16 hard lines and that's what you've run then you don't need any adapter AN fittings. Simply cut the tubing to length, add the inverted flare nut (before you flare the tubing) and flare the end of the hard line and you're done. If you don't have the 45 degree flare tool you can borrow or rent one. I'd prefer that over a compression adapter fitting, but either will work.

makoshark · #4 01-23-2012, 04:39 PM

Thanks Jody...Although, I gotta quit hanging out over here with you guys. I just called up Pure Choice and they put a $80 dollar hole in my pocket on top of the $100 dollar hole I put in it yesterday ordering fittings ON top of the already, who knows, how much I already have in fittings!!!!

Thanks a bunch though guys!! I got me some new fittings. Now I need to go get some hair plugs to replace all the hair I pulled out trying to figure out all these darn fittings.

**GregWeld** · #5 01-23-2012, 05:44 PM

Hot rodding is fun isn't it?!?!?!

makoshark · #6 01-23-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Hot rodding is fun isn't it?!?!?!

It's my crack

An old hot rodder told me years ago it was what allows him to keep his sanity. I say its how I keep my insanity

makoshark · #7 01-26-2012, 05:14 PM

Here's my new fittings from Pure Choice. They fit perfectly. I just have the hardline laying up against the radiator. They had female inverted fittings that I can adapt to my fuel and trans hard lines. I do not like or trust compression fittings on stainless steel lines. These will work perfectly and solve my fears of the compression fittings.

Thanks everyone for your help. Saved me from a lot of frustration. Big thanks to Greg

**GregWeld** · #8 01-26-2012, 05:23 PM

You're welcome buddy -- that's what we're all here for!

Just don't over tighten those fittings... I like to "sneak" up on a seal... by tightening it just a bit then just back off a hair and then tighten it a little then back off and do it again to send it home. That way the two mating surfaces get to know each other and tend to seat better with less pressure.