In a message dated 12/21/2006 11:39:14 AM Central Standard Time,
75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org writes:
> Sounds like Nylon isn't the barb of choice for use in gasoline so....can
> anyone find a brass hose barb splice/connector that 5/16" on one end and
> 3/8" on the other and one that's 1/2" x 3/8". I'm trying to step up in fuel
> hose size while keeping the total length of my runs short. Long story....the
> explanation will be on my web site once I get this resolved. I know I can do
> it with NPT barbs and NPT couplers but they end up adding 2 or more inches
> to the run length. I've hit hardware stores and have Googled away and can
> only find them in nylon.
>
I checked McMaster Carr and they don't list anything for 5/16 to 3/8 but
since 5/16 is 0.3125 and 3/8 is 0.375 perhaps the 5/16 can be stretched over a
3/8
fitting. Or a hose clamp on the 3/8 hose will collapse it tightly onto a
5/16 barb.
They show 5670K43 as a 3/8 to 1/2 in stainless.
Dave
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