[T3] AN fittings

[Jim Adney]

On 31 May 2021 at 7:29, Hal Sullivan wrote:

> Other than being a PITA to assemble, I've never had a problem with the 
> Eaton/Aeroquip Socketless hose/fitting system.   It doesn't have the 
> fancy/shiny stainless braid or teflon lining to the hose that screams 
> "hot rod!" and the fittings are plain boring brass, but it was very 
> reasonably priced for the pieces at the local hydraulics shop and in ten 
> years I've had no leaks and no failures.
> 
> https://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@hyd/documents/content/pll_1038.pdf 

I've always wondered how the Socketless line of hose/connectors worked. 
Good to hear that they are as good as advertized. I completely agree that 
AN style fittings are usually unnecessary for our use.

For AN style fittings, here's a link to a different Aeroquip catalog. I don't see 
the descriptions I thought I remembered in my very old paper version, but 
there are assembly instructions on page 44. They are worth studying, as 
they are not as obvious as one might hope.

https://is.gd/4Eicq7

There was a very short period when I was able to buy -5 (5/16") Aeroquip 
fuel hose that was perfect for our cars, reasonably priced, and very high 
quality. Then Aeroquip discontinued that size....

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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