oil lines for filter and cooler

[mlrailguy]

I have been running 1/2" rubber hose from pump to filter and back, same with oil cooler from adapter at rear of engine. I have access to shop for making hydraulic hoses, and was wondering if i could use the hose and fittings and make up all my lines?

[66brm]

No reason why not, just watch how stiff some hydraulic hoses can be in short lengths, very hard to bend in a tight spot

[kangaboy]

This was the same thing I did. The hydraulic guys were pretty helpful. If you want a no-leak line, get the push-loc fittings and accompanying hose. It works awesome. I have two push-loc fittings in my external oil filter housing, one coming from the pump cover, and one coming from the tap in the case. They rock.

[andy198712]

yeah my oil cooler is via AN10 push lock and there dry as a bone, yet my barb and clamp fittings leak..... so converting it all to AN 10 push lock and good loctite 577 to seal the threads

[Clonebug]

You don't need any sealer on the AN or JIC fittings. They seal on the taper and you don't even make them super tight either.

I use swivel nipples.... they allow you to tighten the fitting without twisting the hoses.

[andy198712]

I’m thinking of the 3/8th npt to AN adapter, put sealer on the 3/8npt side