I lost my aluminum fittings in 8 months due to saltwater corrosion, try these guys they are extremely knowledgeable and have all the AN type fittings in either SS or brass. I wish we did it right the first time !!
http://www.fittingsandadapters.com/

OLDRAT, Thanks for the nice words. Our hose ends and adapters are 2024 or 6061 Alum.
We are a dealer for a nice polished 304 s.s. line too. I don't want to spam the board so give me a ring if interested.

I started out using Russell then some Areoquip ,goodwrernch and Then I when to the Earls swivel seal. they re a more expensive fitting .On my race cars and show cars and previous boat I use Earls now.You will see a lot of earls on Indy type cars.

As far a aluminum fittings the Earls is a higher quality.They will corrode on a boat. look at my engine thread I had two fail after I took the motors out of the boat ,don't know what name brand but looked like the areoquip.They where 3 years old . It corroded in half .

I would try to run the stainless if ya can afford and find them. My Hustler has both on them . someone else already rigged the boat.The aluminum will last a little while though .

Chris I have tried finding the stainless in stock in my little jerkwater state. no luck not even on the coast. thanks for the links guys Ill try them .

As far as the Earls aluminum fittings I have been buying them from Scoggin Enterprises in Tenn. they where around 28% off Jobber to the public and I have been up to 44% off buying alot from them.Remember there is a difference in the braided hose quality also.

heres some plumbing

http://www.anplumbing.com/SWIVEL_SEAL_HOSE_ENDS.html

Agreed. They might not come in as many colors but quality is high, you've got your choice of materials, (steel, S/S, aluminum, brass, chome plated brass, etc.). The price is also very reasonable. You can also save A LOT of money by using only what you need (ie rubber coated steel lines) rather than the showy S/S braided lines.
Pick up a Parker catalog. You'll find EVERYTHING you'll ever need there.
Gary

Rick,

I don't know how much $$$ you're looking to spend, but JEGS carries Russell SS fittings and hose ends. I know they're not as cheap as alum, but you have to figure they should last you the life of the boat.

Here's a direct link to the fittings: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...84&prmenbr=361

And here is the link to go directly to the hose ends: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...75&prmenbr=361

BTW-Eddie Marine also carries SS fittings, but for BIG $$$

Most NASCAR teams use Goodridge hose and fittings.
www.goodridge.net
Call the NC location.

OK I have a stupid question....why cant you seam to find Male swivel fittings? For what we are doing in Marine applications we aren't running that much pressure.

[QUOTE=Commander112]Rick,

I don't know how much $$$ you're looking to spend, but JEGS carries Russell SS fittings and hose ends. I know they're not as cheap as alum, but you have to figure they should last you the life of the boat.



Too bad all the stainless russel hose end are straight. I use a lot of 45 and 90 degree ends.

BTW CP performance also carries the stainless fittings

You can't see hose going bad under the braid because if it's the proper hose, it doesn't. You have to tell your hose provider what you're putting though it for them to supply you hose with the proper rating. Hydraulic fluid (and trans fluid) is different than motor oil. Brake fluid requires completely different hose. Using oil in water-rated hose is a recipe for failure. Pressure is important too. Find out answers to these questions before you call. You can work with some places who will hand-hold you through this but you're going to pay hobbyist prices. If you do your homework and know what you want you can buy through local hydraulic distributors and save large sums of $$. They're set up for and used to dealing with professionals who know what they need or at best need minor technical consultation. If you call looking for someone to teach you all about hose, you're going to get blown off.

The first piece of basic info you need is to know conversion from fractional to AN sizing. (3/8" equals -6AN, etc). The rest is fittings and hose grade.

All this information is on Parker's and Aeroquip's website. They'll send you full-line catalogs and load you up with tech info. Goodyear is also getting back into this business. These hoses aren't cheap. Do your homework and save yourself a bundle.

If you're looking at running AN fittings on a marine application (although it isn't USCG legal) either get the Stainless Steel ends, or the hard coat anodized fittings.