5/16 Barbed Brass Fitting?

96-GT_Josh · February 6th, 2012, 09:41 PM

Where would I get one of these?

I looked at Advance Auto, Pep Boys, AutoZone, Home Depot, Lowes, NAPA,and pretty much every other hardware and auto parts store around me and I can not find a 5/16 inch straight barbed fitting.

They all tell me 5/16 is not popular so they do not carry nor sell it. Lowes even told me they were Restricted from selling it.

I am asking because I am doing the 4v swap and have to lengthen the 2 fuel lines about 18" and I need 4 of these.

Do you think I can use a 1/4" fitting inside the 5/16 hose and clamp down really tight or squeeze the 5/16 hose over a 3/8 fitting? Either way how long would they last?

I have 43/8 fittings and 4' of 3/8 hose so I would only be squeezing the stock fuel lines onto the fittings. I also have 4' of 5/16 hose if I can go the 1/4 route and I'll just return the 3/8 fittings and get 1/4" ones.

This is the only thing holding this swap up and its getting very frustrating.

faym 08 · February 6th, 2012, 09:44 PM

try tractor supply. was there the other day all kinds of good shit!

96-GT_Josh · February 6th, 2012, 10:01 PM

I looked on their website and they don't sell any.

Can I use a plastic barb fitting? or do you think that will crack or degrade with the fuel system? I would like to use brass but if plastic is all I can find then I'll just have to use that.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/green-l...n-barb-2114758

Tang Stang · February 7th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Page 10-15 of the Fastenal catalog: http://www.fastenal.com/catalog_pages/2010/10-15.pdf

frankr · February 7th, 2012, 03:38 PM

Try Graingers or McMaster Carr.

Tang Stang · February 7th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by frankr

Try Graingers or McMaster Carr.

McMaster-Carr only carries a 5/16" in plastic, not brass. I'd bet the same is true with Grainger.

96-GT_Josh · February 7th, 2012, 05:39 PM

But the thing is I need these yesterday. Im tired of getting rides to and from work and whenever Ineed to go somewhere I have to get a ride. And seeing my car just sitting there in the driveway doesnt help.

February 6th, 2012, 09:41 PM	#1
96-GT_Josh Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	5/16 Barbed Brass Fitting? Where would I get one of these? I looked at Advance Auto, Pep Boys, AutoZone, Home Depot, Lowes, NAPA,and pretty much every other hardware and auto parts store around me and I can not find a 5/16 inch straight barbed fitting. They all tell me 5/16 is not popular so they do not carry nor sell it. Lowes even told me they were Restricted from selling it. I am asking because I am doing the 4v swap and have to lengthen the 2 fuel lines about 18" and I need 4 of these. Do you think I can use a 1/4" fitting inside the 5/16 hose and clamp down really tight or squeeze the 5/16 hose over a 3/8 fitting? Either way how long would they last? I have 43/8 fittings and 4' of 3/8 hose so I would only be squeezing the stock fuel lines onto the fittings. I also have 4' of 5/16 hose if I can go the 1/4 route and I'll just return the 3/8 fittings and get 1/4" ones. This is the only thing holding this swap up and its getting very frustrating.

February 7th, 2012, 01:49 PM	#4
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Page 10-15 of the Fastenal catalog: http://www.fastenal.com/catalog_pages/2010/10-15.pdf __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

February 7th, 2012, 03:38 PM	#5
frankr Regular 2011 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try Graingers or McMaster Carr. __________________ 430HP to the rear wheels

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February 6th, 2012, 09:44 PM	#2
faym 08 Regular 2008 GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NH Posts: 421 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	try tractor supply. was there the other day all kinds of good shit!

February 6th, 2012, 10:01 PM	#3
96-GT_Josh Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	I looked on their website and they don't sell any. Can I use a plastic barb fitting? or do you think that will crack or degrade with the fuel system? I would like to use brass but if plastic is all I can find then I'll just have to use that. http://www.tractorsupply.com/green-l...n-barb-2114758

February 7th, 2012, 05:39 PM	#7
96-GT_Josh Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	But the thing is I need these yesterday. Im tired of getting rides to and from work and whenever Ineed to go somewhere I have to get a ride. And seeing my car just sitting there in the driveway doesnt help.

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