Hi, the male seating part of the fitting could possibly have a nick or
scratch, hindering proper sealing. The same with the female connector on the
hose. Most hose connectors can be taken apart and re-used.
I favor pipe dope over the teflon tape; I think it seals better and bits of
teflon tape can wander off down the plumbing system. Just my preference or
course.
The AN fittings don't need brute force when tightening. I wont swear to it,
but excess tightening force could deform the fittings. Any thoughts?
Happy New Year to all. I hope the new year brings us all peace, happiness,
and prosperity. And fun times with our old cars!
Cheers, Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@sbcglobal.net>
To: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>; "Fot" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum connectors
> Chris,
> These are called AN fittings.B From my experience, they are very reliable
> and don't leak if they are in good condition. In your photo, the left end
> has a slight taper and is a pipe fitting. It should be wrapped with Teflon
> tape. The other end should _not_ be wrapped. I have seen these used on
> test engines an dynomometer stands for many hours with no leaks.
>
>
> Doug
> dmitchel@sbcglobal.net
> Sent from my mobile phone
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: MadMarx <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
> Date: 12/31/2014 6:44 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Fot] Aluminum connectors
>
> Hi @ all,
>
> hope you are getting well to the next year.
>
> My car has many oil lines and also a lot of aluminum connectors and some
> of
> the them do leak.
> Is there any trick to seal them?
> I think that I have tighten them enough and hesitate to tighten more not
> to
> destroy them.
>
> Is there a seal missing in those connectors?
>
> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41P918-F13L.jpg
>
> Just an example what I mean for the system.
>
> Cheers
> Chris
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