Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) NPT, MNPT, JIC, -6 AN what do they all mean??

[PRyker]

HELP!!



Trying to build some plumbing for oil bypass and want to understand all of these types of connectors. People look at me as if I have two heads when I say NPT or JIC or AN to them. What do they all stand for and what is their use? HELP!!



Phil

 

[Straight6Jeff]

NPT - National Pipe thread (tapered normally)



- AN... The dash is based on 1/16 of an inch. a - 4 is 4/16 of an inch... therfore quarter inch. - 12 is 3/4

 

[PRyker]

So is there a difference between -6AN and straight 6AN??



Thanks



Phil

 

[obert]

I'd say your 6AN and -6AN are the same but Im unfamiliar (i think... ) with "AN".



MNPT is probly just "male" npt, and JIC is a flared end fitting that most american hydraulic systems use. I think its a 37* flare but the threads wont quite fit your standard brake line flare.

 

[DLBurns]

-6AN = 3/8" Army Navy fitting



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