[DeTomaso] AC Hose fitting to expansion valve

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/2/12 10 59 52, jb841 at cox.net writes:


> Rob,
> 
> The fitting on the OEM expansion valve is a standard 45* flare.  Threads 
> are 5/8-18.
> 

>>>Early 1971 cars (Euro pushbuttons) used different threads.   I don't 
know what they were, but I know that standard 1971 hoses wouldn't fit and it 
required custom fittings--this on an original car #1256...

Mike