Help me figure out this ARB air line fitting!

Bundy · Nov 5, 2009

so as usual, i set out to fix a small leak from the line between the locker and the compressor, and turned it into a big leak from the top and bottom.

anyway, i have an ARB repair kit and i figured out how the fitting to the bulkhead goes, but the fitting that plugs into the solenoid is beyond me.

Does this come apart? how does it come apart/connect to the line? i even had a cold beer with another set of eyes and we can't figure it out ;D

also, is it available at home depot/similar stores?

Thanks!

Ryan

Bundy · Nov 5, 2009

ok so i found out what it is, it's a push in air fitting... BUT HOW DOES IT ALL WORK MAN?? ;D

http://www.7slotgear.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=10119

Viperwolf1 · Nov 5, 2009

As I recall you have to pull out on the red part to install or remove the hose.

Bundy · Nov 5, 2009

thanks for the reply Viperwolf-

i tugged on it with some needle nose but nothing gave- i will try again as long as i know this isn't a "one time use" style fitting...

Bundy · Nov 5, 2009

wow, i'm a retard. i figured out the fitting, push in not pull out... duh!

sometimes i just need to type sh*t out and read it a couple times %)

TBS-POPS · Nov 5, 2009

The fittings that go into the solinoids have to come from ARB cause they are british thread. You wont find them anywhere...

TN1776 · Nov 5, 2009

Next time around get the Russell fittings that adapt to AN and braided stainless hose... you won't regret it!

Bundy · Nov 6, 2009

TN1776 said:
Next time around get the Russell fittings that adapt to AN and braided stainless hose... you won't regret it!

good call, once I get my suspension all done i am for sure doing that, but man did i feel dumb after figuring that out... it's like Tech support telling you "did you try the O-N button"?%)

bronko69er · Nov 6, 2009

TBS-POPS said:
The fittings that go into the solinoids have to come from ARB cause they are british thread. You wont find them anywhere...

If i recall comparing the british thread to our 1/8 NPT correctly, the british thread had 28 threads per inch while out 1/8-27 NPT has 27. Even the diameter and tapered were darn close. Close enough that over the 3/8 of an inch or so of thread engagement, it's not enough to cause problems, heck, a pipe thread is a binding fit anyway due to the taper. I just put an 1/8-27 NPT pipe nipple with teflon tape into my solenoid and attached it to my OBA manifold with a 1/8 - 1/4 adapter. No leaks for me.

Apogee · Nov 6, 2009

Those push-lock fittings are standard off-the-shelf items at places like Motion Industries who stock a ton of SMC products. Just because it's not NPT doesn't mean it's from a different planet...it's just different.

Help me figure out this ARB air line fitting!

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