Can I reuse my AN fittings or should I replace them?
Documented on the 1965 Ford Mustang build
Published August 5, 2026
You can reuse AN fittings if the sealing surfaces and threads are undamaged and the hose ends were properly assembled.
Full Answer
You can reuse AN fittings if the sealing surfaces and threads are undamaged and the hose ends were properly assembled. Replace fittings that are rounded, cracked, corroded, or show damaged sealing surfaces.
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