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craigk9 (WA)
I am trying to replace a fitting on my boat's propane system so as to install a new supply hose from the 5 gal propane tank. The new supply line has 3/8" female flare swivel fittings on both ends.
To connect it to my boat's system, I need a 90-deg fitting like the one pictured, except the new one needs to have a 3/8" male flare on one side (instead of the smaller flare thread size pictures). The other side needs to match the male thread pictured here, but I don't know what the thread spec is. The outside dia. of the thread measures just a hair over 1/2" (maybe 17/32"?) and is not flared.
Can anyone help me by identifying the thread on the non-flared side of the elbow? Thanks!
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packy (MA)
1/4 inch pipe size is 35/64 inch.
so you are looking for a 3/8 flare x 1/4 inch IPS brass 90..
sponsor has them..
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hj (AZ)
So does most auto supply stores.
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craigk9 (WA)
Perfect, thanks! Will order from sponsor (I live on an island where the NAPA and hardware stores don't stock such items.)
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george 7941 (Canada)
45 degree flares are not used on cars as far as I know. Inverted flares are used on brake lines and 37 degree flares (aka JIC or AN) on fuel systems and truck hydraulics. A propane powered car would use these flares but then propane powered cars are unusual. Maybe RV's use these flares. I really don't come across 45 degree flare fittings in auto supply stores.
Just to satisfy my curiosity I did a search for flare fittings at Summit Racing and they have inverted flare fittings and 37 degree fittings.
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