Braided SS AN line help....

[ExplodingGopher]

OK, i've never used AN lines before, i have my fuel cell in the hatch now. Do the lines just thread into the red part of the fitting and then the blue part goes in and just sort of pressure fits itself to seal the fitting as it tightens? Do i need to use some sort of thread sealer on the AN fittings or just NPT ones? Thanks.


One more thing, should i use thread lock or anti-seize on my screw in rocker arm studs?

 

[MrKwik]

Only advice is keep lots of band-aids on hand. I have done bunches of braided lines and still manage to make blood squirt out of my fingertips. I have yet to find an easy way to do it. The key is to cut the hose clean so that the beraiding diesnt frey out. Basically, you slide the nut part of the fitting onto the hose a little ways, insert the nipple part of the fitting into the hose and then screw the nut part down onto it.

 

[ExplodingGopher]

Thats what i figured, i did it correctly then. But you're right on the cutting part, the only way i have been doing it is with aviator snips, its not very clean but it works ok.

But i don't have to use a thread sealer on AN fittings right ?

 

[jerryD]

if you do it right, you won't need any sealer on the threads. it helps to wrap duct tape around the end about an inch or so. lube it up with oil or WD40 or whatever helps when putting it together, and go at it with a twisting motion. sometimes it helps to have someone take a screwdriver and get the last piece of line that bulges out of the fitting when putting it in.

 

[Rick 91GT]

Oil only on the threads, and fittings as you install and tighten them. NO sealer is needed.

A cutoff saw works the best for cutting the line, next in line is the good ole hacksaw, just tape the lines up tight with duct tape or electrical tape. Don't forget to clean all the lines before you install them, you will be surprised what you get out of them.

Here's 2 links that give you a little help.. I prefer Aeroquip lines since the braid is wrapped a little tighter then the Earls. Don't forget to use the proper O-rings were needed at the pump, filter, reg, etc...

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/EPP/EPPTS/Swivel.html

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/EPP/EPPTS/HoseEnd.html

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/EPP/EPPTS/PlbBasic.html