An fittings come in a variety of standardized sizes based on a long standing military specification. Hex size fits 8 an nut 6 an socket each 6 part number.
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An fitting wrench size. Jegs an combination wrench fits 4an 916 in. Here are the nut wrench sizes. An wrench double ended hose end 78 in. Jic fitting size dash size thread size torque ftlbs. The line drawings below depict actual sizes of the various common types of fittings hose ends and adapters. Jic 8 08 ¾ 16 27 39.
This specification dictates angle threading and the inside and outside diameters of hose the fittings are used in conjunction with. That chart tells you the wrench size to use on the fitting. Jic 3 03 38 24 6 9. Jic 6 06 916 18 18 20. That is the size of the line. An which stands for armynavy sizes represent 116th of an inch.
The number in parenthesis is sae wrench size equivalent. Hex standard to 58 in. The only sure identifier is the thread size. Jic 4 04 716 20 9 12. Not what size the line is. Jic 37 thread size dash identifcation and torque value as follow.
Jic 5 05 ½ 20 14 15. In order to preserve the high gloss finish we commend a. Jic 10 10 78 14 36 63. Jic 2 02 516 24 6 7. Hex sizes are not standardized. Just to clear things up here.
An standard combination wrenches. So a 8 line is a 12 inch line and uses a 78 wrench on the fitting. If a 716 wrench slips over the threads but a 38 wrench doesnt you have a 4an fitting. The hex size depends on the fitting type the size of the threads on the other side of the fitting and even the fitting brand. Note that we did not list the hex sizes. Jic fitting end hex wrench size chart aug 26 2019.