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.... Quality and manufacturing issues aside, as that can vary widely from one chinaman to another. I think it is extremely important to for us to keep in mind the wonderful resource at our disposal with ACS. Allowing them to make a decent profit on the millions of dollars in products they stock for our convenience is A-OK with me. I look at it this way, yes I can shop around and save a few bucks on some easier to obtain, common items. The problem with this is simple and the end result is a certainty. They can't stay in business just selling us the weird or impossible to find elsewhere items, and we shouldn't expect them to. I would hope we never see ACS, forced to go the way of the local hardware store or many other businesses. Cheep, big corporate distributors will kill them if we don't support them. I can pretty much guarantee there will never be another "Aircraft Spruce"! Next time you find and buy some oddball thing that saves your day from ACS, think about how nice it is having them and their catalog/bible at your disposal! Thanks, Allan...:D
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Fittings Summit racing vs ACS
EARLES SUPPLY were manufacturing AN fittings in the United States before the Chinese market ever came into being. Their products are in the same price range as Summit racing they are handled by Jeg's supply they are built in the United States and are very good quality they might even manufacture for Summit Racing I don't know about that . Parts built to Army Navy specifications establishes the quality. I have use them personally both automotive and Aircraft applications for 30+ years. Just sayin'.
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Shipping
And did anyone say free SHIPPING from Summit Racing on orders over $100.
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As I said earlier in the thread, Earls, Russell and Aeroquip (Parker) still make their AN fittings in the US to my knowledge. The source should not matter IF they are genuine. Watch out for counterfeit ones though...
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I used summit fittings and hose in my build and when I put in the FI this spring I chose to upgrade to Earls fittings, on Ross' recommendation, for the peace of mind. I also upgraded to Aeroquip hose.
When I pulled all of the old hose (rubber core), I was surprised how stiff the Summit hose had become in 6 months / 100 hours of use. While I think the fittings are probably good enough (I use them in my hot rods), I was not impressed with the rubber quality on the hose. Larry |
I often can get "new surplus" aviation fitting from some of the on line suppliers, B&B is one. Usually half the price of ACS. Not the price of Summit but a lot cheaper and Aircraft quality. I do not buy anything that has shelf life such as hoses, seals or rubber but metal fitting and hardware I do not have a problem with.
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Fittings only
I use a local hose shop for most all my fittings. Mainly for the convenience.
I have my hoses made at either Varga Aviation (close by) or Precision Hose Technology. These are brown fire sleeved type. I know many make their own hoses and have had success, however I don't recommend it. When you add it all up, not factoring the time, the savings is just not worth the risk. |
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