Hydraboost users....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Hydraboost users....
If you are using braider hose and AN fitting to plumb your Hydraboost, what are you using for the second fluid return line (the one originally equipped with a barbed fitting). I assumed it was a simple 1/8" NPT, but it's actuall 5/16-24. I looked in both the Earl's and Aeroquip catalog and neither company offers any AN adapter fittings with a 5/16-24 thread. I was planning on using a -04 hose for this one, so I need a 5/16-24 to -04 adapter.
Burning Brakes
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From: spring city pa
Re: Hydraboost users.... (Monty)
I ran into the same thing Monty , in the end I machined a piece of brass to the suitable dimensions and used some std braided oil resistant line for the return line . I used the braided teflon lined power steering line for the hi pressure lines .
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Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Hydraboost users.... (ram82fire)
too bad it wasn't a 1/8" NPT. It would be alot easier. I briefly considered pulling the Hyrdaboost out, disassembling it, and drilling retapping that hole for 1/8" NPT, but it seems like too much work. I guess I'll just use a piece of braided hose with the hose clamps and AN look-a-like hose ends. Not my preferred plumbinh method, but it doesn't seem like there's a fitting that will work.
Racer
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From: Ft Walton Bch FL
Re: Hydraboost users.... (Monty)
Earl's makes adapters for braided hose to hard line, but I don't have a catalog handy. If you have a Barnett Performance catalog look in there, or call them at 800-533-1320. Maybe one of those fittings for 5/16 tubing to -4 line will do the trick if you use it over the barb fitting.
