Parallel vs. dead head

[CarlC]

The nylon/plastic tubing is really nice. If I ever build another LS/EFI setup I will likely spring for the quick-connect OE type connections and nylon/plastic tubing.

[CarlC]

Hey John, I have literally hundreds of feet of stainless braided hose in various sizes with teflon liners. I would like to use it for the car. It was for another project and its just sitting around. What I would like to know is what fittings to use. The teflon looks to be pretty thick, maybe a lil over a 1/32", close to 1/16" just by looks, and its stiff. Can I use AN type compression fittings with it for fuel?? Whadda you think. I know the liner is pretty slippery and would hate to have the fitting pull out. Any advice would be great. JR

That could be the stuff, but compare the bend radius to Aeroquip and Russell. There are dedicated connectors for use with teflon hose. Aeroquip makes some very nice parts, and, the ferules can be replaced making them life-long investments. The ferules have a fishhook type gripping mechanism made specifically for this application.

Aeroquip has a downloadable catalog on their website

[parsonsj]

Can I use AN type compression fittings with it for fuel??

I think you can probably use the ferrule style fittings. I'd definitely pressure test it before putting it into service though.

jp

[parsonsj]

Uh... Carl said it much better than me.

jp

[andrewb70]

Hey John, I have literally hundreds of feet of stainless braided hose in various sizes with teflon liners. I would like to use it for the car. It was for another project and its just sitting around. What I would like to know is what fittings to use. The teflon looks to be pretty thick, maybe a lil over a 1/32", close to 1/16" just by looks, and its stiff. Can I use AN type compression fittings with it for fuel?? Whadda you think. I know the liner is pretty slippery and would hate to have the fitting pull out. Any advice would be great. JR

I believe there are teflon specific fittings. I personally like going to the local industrial hydraulic store and have them make hoses for my projects. Look at Aeromotive hoses in the power steering section.

Andrew

[JRouche]

The ferules have a fishhook type gripping mechanism made specifically for this application.

Thats what I was looking for, that sounds like it will grip the super slippery teflon liner. Im on it, thanks. JR

[JRouche]

I believe there are teflon specific fittings.
Andrew

Thats what I was kinda concerned about, teflon specific. Ill have to make sure I am getting the right fittings, just didnt know if there was such an animal. Thanks, JR