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Am considering fabricating my own full flow oil filter hoses, as it appears I could do it myself a lot cheaper than buying them ready made.  Any tips out there for prepping them and installing the AN -8 fittings?

I have started using the push loc fittings and hose from Jegs, It works great and is easy to use. I have used it on both my 190hp 2275 and my 100hp 1776. I use it for full flow oil lines and breather lines. I think Behrens sells it as super stock hose. You can get the anodized fittings in red/blue, black, or nickel. Just a thought....
Larry

How do you assemble the fittings to the hose?  Thanks for the tip!

I put the fitting in a vise (wrapped in a rag) and the other piece goes on the hose. Then I put a little oil in the hose and you just push it on until it bottoms out. The main fitting has barbs on it and once they are on the only way to get them off is by cutting the hose with a razor blade. They work great and are rated to 250 psi. The fittings look nice and they do not leak. If you look them up at Jegs you will see what they look like and it will help with what I am trying to say. This stuff is about a 1000% easier than the braided lines. If you need any other info let me know, i could take a pic or two from my car if you want to see how I used them.
Larry

Building automotive braided AN hose assemblies are very easy if you have the correct tools. The secret is to use Aeroquip aluminum vise jaws. They will secure the parts firmly without scratching the anodizing. Also, a good quality hack saw/blade helps.http://www.bakerprecision.com/aqp12a.htm

this tool is the dogs: http://www.koultools.com/

got mine years ago it takes all the effort out of doing it, no worries about scratches, easy peasy.

Just don't try to use this tool with the Summit Racing AN fittings as they don't fit.  :(

x2 (same for cheap Jeg's fittings)

LowBugget has some great fittings and at a very good price --- I've got them on my car

I've done the fuel lines on my car,  pretty easy.
search for the earls web site and you'll find a helpful video.
it shows how to cut & assemble.  I used a band saw to cut my hoses, a bit easier than a hack saw

good luck

For braided hose, Do your self a favor and rap hose with tape and use a abrasive cutting wheel with very little preasure cutting. When the stainless mesh gets frayed it can be a bitch. DO NOT FORGET TO BLOW HOSE OUT after !!!!!!

A set of "Koul Tools"  (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Koul-Tools-Braided-Hose-Installation-Tool,4775.html) and a pair of AN braided stainless steel hose cutters from Summit  (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900040/) made the job easy for me.

http://www.xsrpms.com/dragnet/review/koultool/index.html

http://www.frontlinegraphics.com/koultools/instructions.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S94tUPoASp4

I guess it comes down to maybe it's not cheaper to build them yourself if you have to buy tools to make them. I still stand by the Jegs fittings and hose I mentioned above, some might not like them but they do not leak, look good, and are easy to use. I have used them for over four years now on show and go cars.

Spoken like a true professional....Thank you!  And for the newbees out there. Aeroquip hose has a 3K psi working pressure rating (5K burst) with or without the stainless steel abrasion resistant covering.  Unfortunately, monkey see..monkey do is still alive and well.  IMHO "Parker Push Loc" type fittings/hose are quite adequate
for oil lines.

Little known fact ...hardly worth knowing.   "AN" as in fittings, is short for Air Force/Navy.