Description
Midland Industries 38337 forged brass hose-shank adapter joins 1/2 in. ID push-on/clamp-on hose to a 1/2 in. male NPTF port. Used on heavy-duty truck low-pressure fluid lines — fuel-transfer return, coolant overflow, washer plumbing, and drain runs — where a barbed hose end has to terminate at an NPTF fitting.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Midland Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 38337 |
| Part Type | Hose Shank to Male Pipe Adapter |
| Connection | 1/2 in. hose ID (barbed shank) × 1/2 in. male NPTF |
| Material | Forged brass |
| Weight | 0.34 lb |
| Standards | SAE J476 (NPTF male thread) |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Also known as: 08068-0808, 107-8, 1492-8D, 14928D, 33808B-Y28, 34077A, 368-88, 368-8D, 368A-8D, 500050, 84033, 915542, HE68-88, RB68-8-8, S368AB-8-8, S368AB-8-8C
Applications
Used on heavy-duty truck low-pressure fluid plumbing:
- Fuel-transfer return and vent lines
- Coolant overflow and surge-tank overflow plumbing
- Washer-fluid, urea/DEF auxiliary, and drain runs
- Shop-air drop legs terminating in barbed hose
Secure the hose with an appropriately sized worm-gear or constant-tension clamp. Use NPT-compatible sealant on the male thread.









