DirtyComanche Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I know people will disagree with me on this. But I hate the fuel line (and trans line) quick disconnect fittings. I find it is rare that I need to take them apart, so being a quick release is not relevant, and given that you should be replacing the o-rings and retainer clip every time there is nothing quick about the process in the end. Plus, lose the little backup ring out of it and you're in for a pain to find a new one. Trans lines are easy, see my other thread about that. Fuel lines? Hmm, not sure. I'm running the early HO rail and regulator now, so it has male nipples on it. I also don't have the right lines, so that's kinda prompting me to do this. Hack would probably be to just put some EFI rated fuel hose over the nipples and use EFI clamps. I'd probably get somewhat less hack about it and at least sleeve the hose with some abrasion shield. That would be easy. Otherwise I'm drawing something of a blank. You can buy quick disconnect to AN style adapters, but that's kinda silly. I suppose I could try slipping a tube nut/ferrule over the current nipples and flaring them, hard to say how well that would work out. Same for the other end I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Vehicles are designed to be assembled, not worked on. Perfect example is those disconnects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 DirtyComanche, on 19 May 2016 - 01:06 AM, said: I know people will disagree with me on this. But I hate the fuel line (and trans line) quick disconnect fittings. I find it is rare that I need to take them apart, so being a quick release is not relevant, and given that you should be replacing the o-rings and retainer clip every time there is nothing quick about the process in the end. Plus, lose the little backup ring out of it and you're in for a pain to find a new one. Trans lines are easy, see my other thread about that. Fuel lines? Hmm, not sure. I'm running the early HO rail and regulator now, so it has male nipples on it. I also don't have the right lines, so that's kinda prompting me to do this. Hack would probably be to just put some EFI rated fuel hose over the nipples and use EFI clamps. I'd probably get somewhat less hack about it and at least sleeve the hose with some abrasion shield. That would be easy. Otherwise I'm drawing something of a blank. You can buy quick disconnect to AN style adapters, but that's kinda silly. I suppose I could try slipping a tube nut/ferrule over the current nipples and flaring them, hard to say how well that would work out. Same for the other end I guess? I used the AN connectors on the transmission lines after fighting the "seep" for awhile. Yeah, its overkill but it solved the problem. I ordered Earls fittings from Jegs If you go that route remember 90 degree for the back line and 45 degree for the front (to clear the dipstick pipe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 One way to use AN's on the fuel rail............. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 One way to use AN's on the fuel rail............. Image Not Found Got a link to the fittings that are used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 http://comancheclub.com/topic/26803-an-plumbing/?hl=fuel+rail&do=findComment&comment=278825 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 http://comancheclub.com/topic/26803-an-plumbing/?hl=fuel+rail&do=findComment&comment=278825 Perfect. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Another option for the AN Fittings on the fuel rails would be to trim off the very end of the tube for the hose connect, flare the end 37.5 degrees, and use a sleeve and nut like you would on a hard line. For somebody like me with an AN flare tool this would be easy. Probably cheaper to use the method in that link, unless you find other uses for the AN Flare tool in the future, like myself. (I linked the more expensive stainless one, but you can get away with the regular tool if you never plan on using stainless) Tool: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/37-Degree-Flaring-Tool-for-Stainless-Steel-Line,9067.html?sku=91089524&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&catargetid=530009170000096042&cadevice=c&gclid=CPj_o9DR5swCFQ6oaQod2ekOiwTube sleeves and nuts http://www.jegs.com/p/Earls/Earls-Hard-Line-AN-Tube-Sleeves-Nuts/749390/10002/-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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