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Posted for "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>:
Hi Bill,
Yes I do use AN-16 hose and fittings for my coolant system which is
plumbed in series. However, I now believe that is overkill for the coolant
system, it is certainly expensive as you have indicated (was a bit cheaper
back then) and it is also considerably heavier than say good quality
radiator hose. In short, I believe that good quality radiator hose replaced
ever two years will probably work just fine. But, I must say I have had no
problems with busted hose or leaks. Also I think unscrewing an AN fitting
is less detrimental to the life of the hose than prying off radiator hose
off a fitting.
As far as space, I don't have the measurement handy, but with my radiator
placements the distance on the bottom was not critical. I would say approx
2 - 2 1/2" should be the min allowed.
You can find less expensive fitting around by searching the internet.
Along the lines of Ed Anderson's. As I understand it, he welded an AN-16
bung
to the radiator (evaporator cores) and then used AN-16 hose to connect. I
believe that his hookup is in series, so the flow is the same through both
radiators. Ed -- how much space is needed from the welding surface of the
evap core for the curved end of the hose-- before it hits a cowling? Also,
are the fittings really on the order of $175/end?
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