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8upZR1 · 01-12-2009

If you want to run AN style hoses it really isnt hard. At the oil cooler you can remove the piece that both OEM hoses are attached to. If your hose is trash just cut them off at this connector piece. Then drill & tap the connector for NPT to AN fitting. I think I used 3/8" NPT to -10 AN. 1/2" NPT to -12 AN would have worked but tight. At the filter housing the black steel fittings are 3/4" NPT to -12 AN. Do yourself a favor and replace them with aluminum for weight savings. I ran 3/4" NPT to -10 AN and it was really nice and lots cheaper than dedicated hose from hydraulic supply. It also lets you plumb in an external filter for those who dont like the OEM upside down deal. I never figured that out cause the filter drains everytime you stop the motor only to be refilled on startup. Anyone else find this to be not ideal?

Goodluck with the leak.

01-12-2009	#9
8upZR1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thunderbolt, Ga. Posts: 253	Re: Another #$%^!@ oil leak! If you want to run AN style hoses it really isnt hard. At the oil cooler you can remove the piece that both OEM hoses are attached to. If your hose is trash just cut them off at this connector piece. Then drill & tap the connector for NPT to AN fitting. I think I used 3/8" NPT to -10 AN. 1/2" NPT to -12 AN would have worked but tight. At the filter housing the black steel fittings are 3/4" NPT to -12 AN. Do yourself a favor and replace them with aluminum for weight savings. I ran 3/4" NPT to -10 AN and it was really nice and lots cheaper than dedicated hose from hydraulic supply. It also lets you plumb in an external filter for those who dont like the OEM upside down deal. I never figured that out cause the filter drains everytime you stop the motor only to be refilled on startup. Anyone else find this to be not ideal? Goodluck with the leak.