69chris Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 possibly opening myself to ridicule here (sadly a common occurrence!!) but ..................... is there any reason, other than perhaps aesthetics, that the oil lines to the cooler cant be secured using barbed/slip over type fittings and jubilee clips ?? over the years have fitted loads of aftermarket oil coolers to cars using the above method with no problems, or am i (as usual) missing something ???? Quote
CockneyRick Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Other than it looking tacky & "car related" the Oil presure isn't great enough to blow them off. But why take the risk, to save money & actually look cheap 1 Quote
69chris Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 55 minutes ago, CockneyRick said: Other than it looking tacky & "car related" the Oil presure isn't great enough to blow them off. But why take the risk, to save money & actually look cheap tbh it was more of a convenience thing as, frankly the whole AN size's thing confuses the fudge outta me recently won a complete used cooler/hoses/fitting on Eblag, then the sellers p/pal account was suspended so couldnt pay, asked for bank details to send payment and got sent wrong numbers.....now the chap wont answer messages....... awesome lol !! so, got a brand new Setrab 19row cooler......didnt realise that needs metric fittings so looks like i'll be needing adaptors (which leads me back to the confusing AN stuff !!) hence the question as a couple of barbs at the cooler end would solve the problem cheap looking is ok.........dont need lipstick on a pig 2 Quote
wraith Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 May help, AN3 size is brake line size, most oil coolers will be AN8 or going big AN10. I've always used AN8 size (think it's about 8mm IB) but someone will be along to correct me on that Usually when you order your oil cooler it will say if it's for a AN6/AN8/AN10 The bigger the number the bigger the bore, hope this helps Yes you can use a jubilee clips, as long as you get the push on fittings, as standard oil lines are crimped on from the steel hose to the flex hose. I've used jubilee clips on a gs550/gsx750f hybrid rat bike before now and used it daily for about 3 years with now problems. 1 Quote
69chris Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, wraith said: May help, AN3 size is brake line size, most oil coolers will be AN8 or going big AN10. I've always used AN8 size (think it's about 8mm IB) but someone will be along to correct me on that Usually when you order your oil cooler it will say if it's for a AN6/AN8/AN10 The bigger the number the bigger the bore, hope this helps Yes you can use a jubilee clips, as long as you get the push on fittings, as standard oil lines are crimped on from the steel hose to the flex hose. I've used jubilee clips on a gs550/gsx750f hybrid rat bike before now and used it daily for about 3 years with now problems. cheers chap, i know proper fittings look nicer/work better etc etc but unless i can find a complete used set up (still off work with no sick pay so pennies are too tight for a new kit ) ill resort to some jubilee clip hackery until i can afford the proper kit Quote
wraith Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Do you know what size pipe lines you have/getting? I think I've got some old line ends somewhere, if I get a chance I will have a look tomorrow and if any good can send them over FOC 1 Quote
69chris Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 no idea yet bud, was just thinking of other (read cheaper) options as the cooler is my next hurdle - thanks tho Quote
bluedog59 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I don't know if they still do but Goodrich's used to do a fitting that looked like the normal end type fitting but actually had a Jubilee clip inside. Spray the fitting that converts the cooler from thread to "push on" blue and you can look posh on the cheap ( not that I've ever done this in the past your honour ). 1 Quote
69chris Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 49 minutes ago, bluedog59 said: I don't know if they still do but Goodrich's used to do a fitting that looked like the normal end type fitting but actually had a Jubilee clip inside. Spray the fitting that converts the cooler from thread to "push on" blue and you can look posh on the cheap ( not that I've ever done this in the past your honour ). thats my kinda cheap Quote
wraith Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 How's this for cheep, on evilbay Oil cooler item numbers 151603544665 AN8 connects 183339342319 (also have a look in his shop) Adapters 222266092960 for sump to oil line. Quote
markfoggy Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 There is Nothing wrong with using hose clamps and Barbs. Quote
markfoggy Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 6:35 PM, wraith said: How's this for cheep, on evilbay Oil cooler item numbers 151603544665 AN8 connects 183339342319 (also have a look in his shop) Adapters 222266092960 for sump to oil line. :LOL: which is fine looking at shiny until you see this https://www.Eblag.co.uk/itm/4-22-Tooth-Grinder-Disc-and-Chain-For-100-115-Angle-Grinder-Cut-Wood-Carving-UK/183535127503?hash=item2abb8bcbcf:g:WL4AAOSwBBRcZmAx I want one badly. 1 Quote
jonny1bump Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 You taken up tree felling all something. Talk about been off topic. 1 Quote
69chris Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, jonny1bump said: You taken up tree felling all something. Talk about been off topic. thought i was missing something as usual 1 Quote
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