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Old 06-26-2007 | 11:22 AM
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I plan on installing a electric fuel pump on my 502 M.P.I. and want to use AN fittings. I perchesed soom Russell swivel fittings, butt i have been toled that they leak after a few years, becaus of the rubber O ring. If this is true who makes a good fitting.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 12:19 PM
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all i have ever used is genuine aeroquip. my source is henry's engineering in md. out of what must be 10,000 fittings in 30 years, i never had a bad one. not one. earl's stuff in a war emergency and i wouldn't put the russel stuff on my lawn mower.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 11:21 PM
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I've used Russel, Earls, and Aeroquip with no problems. I can't see the "O" ring leaking, as its not being rubbed against once its installed, plus, think how long rubber fuel line lasts.

Only oes I've bought that were junk were Summit branded. They went back in a hurry.
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Old 06-27-2007 | 02:11 PM
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I have to second what Stevesxm said....I have only used Aeroquip with absolutely no problems to date....and Henry's Engineering in Md. has it all. Ask for Wayne. He really knows his stuff!!
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Old 06-28-2007 | 10:25 AM
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The Earls Swivel Seal Hose Ends Have A Duel O-ring Design This Is Why They Do Not Shake Like A Aeroquip
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Old 06-28-2007 | 10:30 AM
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We use Earls, Aeroquip and Russel when we get stuck. Never had a problem with any of them but there is a quality difference. I prefer Earls over all of them plus Earls has the new light weight non metallic braided hose.
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Old 06-28-2007 | 10:43 AM
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I use earl's on all my auto/cycle/ marine never a failure buy it all from Ben at Joat 904-269-7047 he is a old school offshore rigger and racer from the old shops on thunder boat ally
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Old 06-28-2007 | 10:53 AM
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try XRP

www.xrp.com

Make the rest look like toys.

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Old 06-28-2007 | 12:17 PM
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XRP fittings are ok but we've had issues with the anodizing more than once. They tend to use a decorative coating not Hard.

These are the Earls with the light weight reinforced braided hose. Nice chit boy!
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Old 06-29-2007 | 07:09 AM
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XRP, and never a problem. and will save you a few bucks without sacrificing quality.
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