Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's

Dragsinger · 08-31-2015, 12:34 PM

Rusty

the "push lock" style hose is a valid option. I have several situations were it has been in service for several seasons with no problem.

Another valid option is the black, "fabric covered" style [example, Aeroquip Startlite]

Both the above hose options are soooo much easier to work with.

SSGT Mustang · 08-31-2015, 02:46 PM

Never liked Earls. Too much of a hassle. Never could understand why they have a lip to bite into the hose.

Aeroquip or Russell have been my preference, but usually Aeroquip first. Never had a problem getting them on and never had a failure, knock on wood.

Thanks for tip though. Can't hurt to check.

Dragsinger · 08-31-2015, 03:58 PM

I agree about Aeroquip and Russell fittings, they are a good design.

Mike Pearson · 08-31-2015, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

I agree about Aeroquip and Russell fittings, they are a good design.

I usuallly use the generic summit or Jegs brand fittings. I have never had a problem with their stuff. Good price. No failures or leaky fittings

Ed Wright · 08-31-2015, 05:26 PM

They call that obstruction a "flap", should always put the oposite ends near a light so you can see through the hose to look for that when making up a hose. If it has a 45 or 90 degree fitting, I always put that end on first, and look throgh from the other end. Angled fittings on both ends makes that a little harder to check after the second fitting is assembled. I have never had a problem with Earl's, but they may have changed them since I used them.

Lew Silverman · 08-31-2015, 06:04 PM

I've used the Fragola Series 2000 fitting on steel-braided rubber hose without any issues when plumbing my fuel system. I've also found using an assembly aid called a Koul-Tool had made installing the fittings much easier and much less PAINFUL!

http://www.koultools.com/

08-31-2015, 12:34 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's Rusty the "push lock" style hose is a valid option. I have several situations were it has been in service for several seasons with no problem. Another valid option is the black, "fabric covered" style [example, Aeroquip Startlite] Both the above hose options are soooo much easier to work with. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

08-31-2015, 02:46 PM	#2
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's Never liked Earls. Too much of a hassle. Never could understand why they have a lip to bite into the hose. Aeroquip or Russell have been my preference, but usually Aeroquip first. Never had a problem getting them on and never had a failure, knock on wood. Thanks for tip though. Can't hurt to check.

08-31-2015, 03:58 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's I agree about Aeroquip and Russell fittings, they are a good design. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

08-31-2015, 05:26 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's They call that obstruction a "flap", should always put the oposite ends near a light so you can see through the hose to look for that when making up a hose. If it has a 45 or 90 degree fitting, I always put that end on first, and look throgh from the other end. Angled fittings on both ends makes that a little harder to check after the second fitting is assembled. I have never had a problem with Earl's, but they may have changed them since I used them. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 08-31-2015 at 05:29 PM.

08-31-2015, 06:04 PM	#6
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Extreme caution on AN fittings especially Earl's I've used the Fragola Series 2000 fitting on steel-braided rubber hose without any issues when plumbing my fuel system. I've also found using an assembly aid called a Koul-Tool had made installing the fittings much easier and much less PAINFUL! http://www.koultools.com/ __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

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