AN fittings?
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AN fittings?
How do you figure out what size is a AN fitting is.I know it has a number,But what does that number mean.I've been messing with cars & motorcycles for year's and never knew what the number's mean.Example, -03 AN or -08 AN or -12 AN...........Paul
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The number is the equivilent of 16th of an inch, ie 04 would be 4/16th or a 1/4" i.d., 08 would be 8/16th or 1/2" i.d. and so on. Be aware though that AN and JIC fittings have a different sealing taper angle, and should not be mixed.
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Oh shoot! That's pretty easy,Thank's.OK what's JIC fitting's? What's the AN stand for?..................Paul
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And also, hose size is the measurement of the inner diameter of the hose.
-2 hose has an I.D. of 1/8"
-3 hose has an I.D. of 3/16"
-4 hose has an I.D. of 1/4"
-5 hose has an I.D. of 5/16"
-6 hose has an I.D. of 3/8"
-8 hose has an I.D. of 1/2"
-10 hose has an I.D. of 5/8"
-12 hose has an I.D. of 3/4"
-16 hose has an I.D. of 1"
-20 hose has an I.D. of 1 1/4"
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St. Jude Donor '07
And also, hose size is the measurement of the inner diameter of the hose.
-2 hose has an I.D. of 1/8"
-3 hose has an I.D. of 3/16"
-4 hose has an I.D. of 1/4"
-5 hose has an I.D. of 5/16"
-6 hose has an I.D. of 3/8"
-8 hose has an I.D. of 1/2"
-10 hose has an I.D. of 5/8"
-12 hose has an I.D. of 3/4"
-16 hose has an I.D. of 1"
-20 hose has an I.D. of 1 1/4"
The reason I ask is I want to update trans lines going to my cooler.Thank's again................Paul
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JIC and AN fittings both use a 37* flare, and same thread size, and ARE compatible.
JIC fittings are most common on high pressure hydraulic hose/tube fittings in the industrial world....where AN is mostly automotive/aircraft/military.
There are also 45* flare fittings which are old, but still common in the industrial world. These are NOT compatible with AN or JIC fittings. Flare angle and threads are different.
JIC fittings are most common on high pressure hydraulic hose/tube fittings in the industrial world....where AN is mostly automotive/aircraft/military.
There are also 45* flare fittings which are old, but still common in the industrial world. These are NOT compatible with AN or JIC fittings. Flare angle and threads are different.
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From: NY- 2013 Corvette Challenge Champion-2013 Index Combo Champion 2015 CC/MM Champion
St. Jude Donor '07
JIC and AN fittings both use a 37* flare, and same thread size, and ARE compatible.
JIC fittings are most common on high pressure hydraulic hose/tube fittings in the industrial world....where AN is mostly automotive/aircraft/military.
There are also 45* flare fittings which are old, but still common in the industrial world. These are NOT compatible with AN or JIC fittings. Flare angle and threads are different.
JIC fittings are most common on high pressure hydraulic hose/tube fittings in the industrial world....where AN is mostly automotive/aircraft/military.
There are also 45* flare fittings which are old, but still common in the industrial world. These are NOT compatible with AN or JIC fittings. Flare angle and threads are different.
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AN = Army Navy (though some sources say Air Force Navy) Basically a military/aerospace standard.
