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Old June 22nd, 2014, 08:58 AM
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Trans cooler fittings mismatch

I bought the ToughOne 433322 radiator and it turns out my trans cooler line fittings are smaller than the adapter on the radiator.
Anyone happen to know the correct brass adapter size for this application?

This is out of the radiator. The female end is supposed to accept the trans line but it's too large. The male and needs to remain the same size as it threads into the radiator.
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Old June 22nd, 2014, 09:06 AM
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Okay, I'm a doofuss, but we all know that
I should have looked into the hole after pulling that fitting. The trans lines fit into there.
Hey, good news is good news
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Old June 22nd, 2014, 09:07 AM
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Old June 22nd, 2014, 09:14 AM
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LOL.

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are you sure the radiator is an inverted flare fitting?

The adapter you show does not show the small end but from what I see it may not be inverted flare like your tubing, thus the need for an adapter.

Just get the right-size-hole adapter from the auto parts store near you, if need be.
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Old June 22nd, 2014, 09:51 AM
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All the ones I've seen have been inverted 45° flare.

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Old June 22nd, 2014, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Octania
are you sure the radiator is an inverted flare fitting?

The adapter you show does not show the small end but from what I see it may not be inverted flare like your tubing, thus the need for an adapter.

Just get the right-size-hole adapter from the auto parts store near you, if need be.
I looked in the hole and it looked the same as the fitting. But now you've got me wondering. Sigh.....

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Old June 22nd, 2014, 01:16 PM
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No, I'm sure.....I think. It struck me as a way for the manufacturer to increase the rads vehicle application.
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Old June 22nd, 2014, 01:43 PM
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If ATF squirts out all over, you know you need some kind of an adapter.

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Old June 22nd, 2014, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic
If ATF squirts out all over, you know you need some kind of an adapter.

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And a non-paint eating degreaser. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen....anywhere.
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This looks correct to me....but that doesn't mean it is.

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Old June 22nd, 2014, 08:29 PM
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Yeah, that's a 45° inverted flare.

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Originally Posted by MDchanic
Yeah, that's a 45° inverted flare.

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Sweet! One less thing....
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