Need help finding hose fittings...

[LeadSledMerc]

HELP...

I need to replace a couple of cooling fittings and and can't find what I need.

I'm looking for brass 45 degree 5/8" hose x 3/8" NPT. SS will be ok $$$ if I can't find the brass.

I know they were made, cause there were a couple in my manifolds, but I can't find them anywhere to purchase.

Do any of you guys know of a source???

Thanks, Keith

[BradP]

Sweet Performance

I think he's in Santa Ana, CA

[RiverRacer]

Well, I can't help all I carry is AN stuff!..

[Moneypit]

HELP...

I need to replace a couple of cooling fittings and and can't find what I need.

I'm looking for brass 45 degree 5/8" hose x 3/8" NPT. SS will be ok $$$ if I can't find the brass.

I know they were made, cause there were a couple in my manifolds, but I can't find them anywhere to purchase.

Do any of you guys know of a source???

Thanks, Keith

Try your local auto parts store. Not necessarily the corporate ones, but a privately owned store with real counter people. Look in their fitting catalog and ask them to order the fittings you need. Pre pay, no sweat. They'll call you when your stuff comes in........Some of those odd heater hose fittings were factory stuff because of interference with accessories. I imagine a good hardware store could do the same thing IF they have actual catalogs instead of computers only. .............MP

[E-boat racer]

The sizes you ask about are automotive heater hose fittings.
They are available in 3/8 and 1/2 inch pipe thread and 3/8
hose on the other end. This is standard size for most water cooled
exhaust headers (logs) I buy them chrome plated at Summit Racing
here in Ohio. It's really a big boys toy store. Check out Summitracing.com.
I need to pick up a couple of 90 degree this week.

Rob

[Moneypit]

The sizes you ask about are automotive heater hose fittings.
They are available in 3/8 and 1/2 inch pipe thread and 3/8
hose on the other end. This is standard size for most water cooled
exhaust headers (logs) I buy them chrome plated at Summit Racing
here in Ohio. It's really a big boys toy store. Check out Summitracing.com.
I need to pick up a couple of 90 degree this week.

Rob

He is looking for 5/8ths, and since there are no 3/8ths heater hoses, your "3/8ths hose" must have been a typo.....MP

[LeadSledMerc]

Thanks for your help guys, I had already tried all of the local auto parts shops and chains, also none of those contacts you recommended had the 45 degree 5/8" hose x 3/8" NPT I was looking for.
I did a google search and did find a plumbing supply house in Kansas that stocked them and they were relatively cheap. I should have them Friday. I'm at a point on my Stevens project to get all the plumbing done...there's light at the end of that tunnel and I'm just praying it's not a train!!
Thanks again for the help.
Keith

[hm66Howard]

My hardware store has a lot of that kind of stuff. Have you checked yours?

[LeadSledMerc]

My hardware store has a lot of that kind of stuff. Have you checked yours?
My hardware store usually has everything I need and that was the first place I checked, but these 45 degree with the size combo seem to be an oddball by todays standards. I did find the place on-line so I should have them by Friday, so I'm all set to keep rolling this weekend.
I can't believe how difficult they were to find considering they should be a standard...if you want to run rubber hose, that is!;)

[RiverRacer]

ACE hardware has all that ole brass stuff!..

[hm66Howard]

My hardware store usually has everything I need and that was the first place I checked, but these 45 degree with the size combo seem to be an oddball by todays standards. I did find the place on-line so I should have them by Friday, so I'm all set to keep rolling this weekend.
I can't believe how difficult they were to find considering they should be a standard...if you want to run rubber hose, that is!;)I hear you. Sometimes the 45* stuff is hard to find for slip on hose.

[RiverRacer]

I hear you. Sometimes the 45* stuff is hard to find for slip on hose.

It's only hard to find in the ugly brass stuff!..:D

[LeadSledMerc]

It's only hard to find in the ugly brass stuff!..:D
HAHAHA...you've gotta love that ugly brass stuff!!

Anyone can run that overpriced bling they call anodized aluminum, but I'm comfortable enough with my boat to run the ugly brass stuff! haha:D

PS: They'll get chromed for next year if I don't find them chomed in the meantime.

[Norcal_73]

I am in the process of changing my cooling stuff to brass and rubber from the AN. I got tired of the AN fittings going bad. Corrosion, leaks.

[LeadSledMerc]

I am in the process of changing my cooling stuff to brass and rubber from the AN. I got tired of the AN fittings going bad. Corrosion, leaks.
You said you're changing your "cooling stuff to brass and rubber", but didn't you mean your changing to the cool stuff, which is brass and rubber?? hahah:D

Here's a link to the place I bought the brass fittings I couldn't find any where else: http://midamerica.thomasnet.com/category/fittings-section-f-garden-hose-fittings-hose-barbs?

They had every thing in stock and the price was right and good to deal with!

Good luck with your project.

[Norseman]

HELP...

I need to replace a couple of cooling fittings and and can't find what I need.

I'm looking for brass 45 degree 5/8" hose x 3/8" NPT. SS will be ok $$$ if I can't find the brass.

I know they were made, cause there were a couple in my manifolds, but I can't find them anywhere to purchase.

Do any of you guys know of a source???

Thanks, Keith

Try a place that sells parts for farm tractors.

Tractor Supply is one,and they have a website, but they should be all over!!

[Norcal_73]

Ace Hardware was right. They had an isle dedicated to it. Brass, copper, good ugly stuff.

[RiverRacer]

I am in the process of changing my cooling stuff to brass and rubber from the AN. I got tired of the AN fittings going bad. Corrosion, leaks.

What are you doing wrong,lol, I have fittings that are 20+years old and still look good, all aircraft uses it also!.:D

[RiverRacer]

Ace Hardware was right. They had an isle dedicated to it. Brass, copper, good ugly stuff.

Yep, works great on my water heater in the house!..LOL..:D

[shooter2]

I am in the process of changing my cooling stuff to brass and rubber from the AN. I got tired of the AN fittings going bad. Corrosion, leaks.


My boat is all AN and braided hose. Been taken apart more times than I can remember and never had a problem. It cost alot up front to do it this was but have not had to replace a hose in years. Even my fitting still look decent as I use my AN wrenches on them so as not to scratch them too much.

Brian

[LeadSledMerc]

Yep, works great on my water heater in the house!..LOL..:D
hahaha...

I would run AN and braided hose because they do look good and last forever, but they wouldn't fit the look I'm going after with the rebuild on my boat.

...but that was a good one, do you have any 45's you can spare???? :D

[Norcal_73]

Lake Berryessa might of been the culprit for it. I left the boat in the water down there for a few weeks last year. Result was pitting on my cav plate. Probably that was what ate my AN fittings as well. Whatever it is, I wont leave my boat in the water longer than two days now. I know about airplanes using AN style. I worked on air frames for a few years.

[RiverRacer]

Lake Berryessa might of been the culprit for it. I left the boat in the water down there for a few weeks last year. Result was pitting on my cav plate. Probably that was what ate my AN fittings as well. Whatever it is, I wont leave my boat in the water longer than two days now. I know about airplanes using AN style. I worked on air frames for a few years.

Water is that bad there???:confused:

[RiverRacer]

hahaha...

I would run AN and braided hose because they do look good and last forever, but they wouldn't fit the look I'm going after with the rebuild on my boat.

...but that was a good one, do you have any 45's you can spare???? :D

You don't need the braided line, you can use push-lok and have a combination of the AN and old school look, and without the high cost!.. I know what you're doing, I have 45's depending on the size you need, not hot water heater fittings though!..:D:D

[LeadSledMerc]

You don't need the braided line, you can use push-lok and have a combination of the AN and old school look, and without the high cost!.. I know what you're doing, I have 45's depending on the size you need, not hot water heater fittings though!..:D:D

Art, the rest of my really, really nice looking brass fittings came in today, but for future reference can you show me what you have that you were talking about? Do they come in chrome or stainless?

[Norcal_73]

Pic is kindy blurry since my camera doesnt have a macro. The water ate the center.

[PE 316]

Art, the rest of my really, really nice looking brass fittings came in today, but for future reference can you show me what you have that you were talking about? Do they come in chrome or stainless?

LeadSled,

Russell makes a line of hose and hose end fittings called "Twist-Lok"

Here is a link to hose ends: http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/hose_ends/twist-lok.shtml

Here is a link to hose: http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/hose/twist-lok.shtml

[hm66Howard]

Lake Berryessa might of been the culprit for it. I left the boat in the water down there for a few weeks last year. Result was pitting on my cav plate. Probably that was what ate my AN fittings as well. Whatever it is, I wont leave my boat in the water longer than two days now. I know about airplanes using AN style. I worked on air frames for a few years.
"AN" actually stands for "Army-Navy". These were the standardized fittings developed to be used by both services aircraft in WWII.
It's only hard to find in the ugly brass stuff!:D
My buddies wood deck 20' Howard Marathon (twin turbo, intercooled, Medium-Riser) is plumbed with all brass and Aeroquip "Push-Lok" hose and fittings. It looks great. Real clean looking. Has a "period correct" look to it. I like it. Don't get those little wires poking you in the finger either. :eek:

[RiverRacer]

Art, the rest of my really, really nice looking brass fittings came in today, but for future reference can you show me what you have that you were talking about? Do they come in chrome or stainless?

Ya know, I've come to the conclusion that you need glasses, LOL.. That $hit is butt ugly no matter where you put it especially when it loses it's color, LOL:D:D

Since it's not cool to Spam, I'll PM ya the info!..:D