fuel hose fittings and adapters

by Jeff Turcotte Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

How to properly seal fuel fittings and fuel lines?

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How to install PTFE hose fittings?

Tools Required

Bench mounted vice
Imperial sized spanners with a polished face to avoid marking the anodised finish
Light oil, 3 in 1 or similar
Fine tooth saw such as junior hacksaw
Small screwdriver or pick
Masking tape
Pliers and snips
Hobby knife
Personal Protective Equipment (gloves and glasses)
Cloth to wipe off excess oil

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How to install fittings on braided fuel line?

Tools Required

Bench mounted vice
Imperial spanners that have a polished face (avoid marking the anodised finish)
3 in 1 or similar
A Fine tooth saw such as junior hacksaw
Masking tape
Pliers and snips
Hobby knife
Personal Protective Equipment (gloves and glasses)
Cloth to wipe off excess oil
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How to install hose fitting and clamp?

Worm Gear Hose Clamps

Applies static tension to the fitting
Available lined worm drive hose clamp reduces risk of damage to soft materials
Easily installed using common hand tools
Economical, reusable fastening solution for many applications
Some clamps available in all stainless steel (band, screw, and housing) for marine applications

What are the types of fuel line connections?

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What can I use for fuel line fittings?

PTFE Lined Hose is the best soft hose you can use and generally has a braided stainless or braided nylon exterior. The PTFE liner blocks fuel vapors and slows the degradation process. PTFE Braided Hoses require Special Fittings.

What size is fuel fitting?

Typically, these 1/4" and 5/16" line sizes are in use for low flow or OEM systems, but are commonly used in high performance applications for pressure gauges as well as plumbing between the Regulator and Intake Manifold.

How do you connect different size fuel lines?

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Can I use Teflon tape on fuel fittings?

Never use teflon tape. It's a source of problems with fuel flow senders.

Can you use brass fittings for gasoline?

It is common to find brass fittings in the air brake systems, cab controls, fuel systems, engine, transmission, cooling and air tanks on a heavy-duty truck and they meet DOT and SAE requirements. Let's take a deeper look into why brass is an ideal material for this market.

How do I know my fitting size?

As mentioned earlier, you can always identify AN fittings based on the male thread size (outside diameter). These sizes are constant regardless of brand, hose type, or fitting configuration. If your fitting has a convex 37 degree flare at the end, the threads will tell you the AN size (and vice-versa).

What size is metal fuel line?

For most recent cars, supply is 5/16" and return and vent are both 1/4".

Are fuel lines NPT?

NPT is a tapered thread common to plumbing connections in North America, and is also the most common thread type in fuel line components.

What size is 6 an fitting?

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What is an fitting size?

AN fittings range in size from -2 (dash two) to -32 in irregular steps that each equates to the outer diameter of the tubing. The outer diameter of the tube or hose that each fitting is to be used for is correlated with the inner diameter of the fitting itself.

Why are an fittings red and blue?

It is a US military-derived specification that dates back to World War II and stems from a joint standard agreed upon by the Army and Navy, hence AN. The Army-Navy involvement is also the origin of the red/blue color combination that was traditionally used in the anodized finishing process.

The Benefits Of Buying Fuel Pump Fittings & Adapters

There are benefits to buying Ford, Mopar, or Chevy fuel pump fittings & adapters. When properly matched, the result will be a leak-free fuel system for your vehicle. It is important to understand fuel pump fittings & adapters as well as their functions to make this possible.

Customer Questions About Fuel Pump Fittings & Adapters

Buying quality BBF, SBF, BBM, SBM, BBC, or SBC mechanical fuel pump fittings & adapters can be overwhelming and confusing. There are many different factors to consider when shopping for aftermarket Holley or Edelbrock fuel pump fittings & adapters including different brands, prices, sizes, capabilities, and much more.

Can't Find The Fuel Pump Fittings & Adapters You Are Looking For?

A JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions and help you find the fuel pump fittings & adapters that you require for your specific application.