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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: 61K T/A on August 01, 2017, 08:22:38 AM

Title: 6an fittings
Post by: 61K T/A on August 01, 2017, 08:22:38 AM
I installed a stacked plate power steering cooler and dont like the angle of the PS hoses when connected. I found these push on hose fittings. I like the idea that they are clean looking, simple, and rated at 250psi. Any one use some thing like this?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-204506-bl
Title: Re: 6an fittings
Post by: Burdar on August 01, 2017, 08:30:51 AM
I think there is special hose made for those style fittings.  I don't think you can use regular hose.  They make a special lube in order to get the hose installed.  If you don't use that lube, it SUCKS!!! trying to install the hose.
Title: Re: 6an fittings
Post by: Brads70 on August 01, 2017, 08:38:41 AM
The one you linked will not work. You need one that will withstand 2000 psi or more.
I used this...
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/aer-fcg0606

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/aer-fbm1386/overview/?retaillocation=int
Title: Re: 6an fittings
Post by: 61K T/A on August 01, 2017, 08:52:49 AM
This is on the low pressure side of the pump. 2000psi may be overkill. There is also a crimp on sleeve you can use or just a hose clamp.
Title: Re: 6an fittings
Post by: Brads70 on August 01, 2017, 08:54:48 AM
Quote from: 61K T/A on August 01, 2017, 08:52:49 AM
This is on the low pressure side of the pump. 2000psi may be overkill. There is also a crimp on sleeve you can use or just a hose clamp.

Ah, ok ya then the ones you linked will work.( be sure to use hose rated for power steering fluid, NOT fuel line) But then so will a hose and hose clamp....
Title: Re: 6an fittings
Post by: 61K T/A on August 01, 2017, 09:06:21 AM
Quote from: Burdar on August 01, 2017, 08:30:51 AM
I think there is special hose made for those style fittings.  I don't think you can use regular hose.  They make a special lube in order to get the hose installed.  If you don't use that lube, it SUCKS!!! trying to install the hose.

I was thinking about using the Teflon lined hose.
Title: 6an fittings
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on August 01, 2017, 10:19:43 AM
As mentioned, do not use regular AN rubber hose for the -high pressure- side of the power steering system.


That being said, you mentioned using a cooler. That cooler should be installed on the -low pressure- side. For this instance, the rubber AN hose IS sufficient.


I used teflon braided hose on the high pressure side and pushloc rubber hose on the low side.



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