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By eric weller 14 May, 2024
Specialty Tee fitting for installing sensors and switches for gauges or engine management. The TPVW is generally for use with German cars that use M10 x 1.0 factory sensors/switches. The tee allows for use of the standard metric sensor in the run (in-line) position and a 1/8" NPT side port (branch) for the aftermarket sensor. The TP8 is similar but with 1/8 JIS/BSPT thread for Japanese engines, again with factory thread on the run and 1/8 NPT on the branch. The 5602-2 is 1/8 NPT with male/female on the run and female on the branch. This can be used to double-up sensors/switches on most domestic applications.
By eric weller 19 Feb, 2024

Factory Replacement Hoses: Fuel and oil hoses on many makes and model vehicles are now obsolete. Because of the unique pre-bent, uniquely shaped manifold ends, the hoses are very difficult to remake from standard available parts. The way we generally deal with this is to remove the factory ends and refit modern 30R9 specification fuel hose and re-crimp the factory hose ends. The result is a better than standard replacement. Price varies based on time and materials. The hoses pictured are from a 90's era Mercedes with the last available new cost of 400 for the three shown. These were rebuilt for 250. If you are interested in this service contact us directly for more information.

By eric weller 16 Aug, 2023
Hand-held PTFE tool is designed to assist assembling -3, -4, -6, -8 smooth-bore PTFE hose fittings. Tool serves two purposes depending on fitting type. For crimp type hose ends the tool resizes hose PTFE inner which generally becomes out of round after cutting. Once sized, the fitting tail can be easily inserted prior to crimping. For reusable hose ends: place the compression sleeve “olive” on the shaft up to the shoulder with sharp edge forward, insert tool into hose, twist to resize the hose interior while separating the exterior braid from the liner and seating the olive - all in one step.   Part# PTT1 $29.95
By eric weller 04 May, 2023
What was the standard for many years, Red & Blue hose ends have now lost their market popularity. With this in mind, BAT is looking to clearance our remaining R&B inventory at up to 50% off! We have a range of sizes from -4AN to -16AN in angles 00º through 180º in both push-on and reusable swivel hose end types. If you don't have a color preference, you could save considerably on your next plumbing project.  
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