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Only time you'll break the pot metal castings is when neglecting to use a double wrench method (Wade and I think alike here) As for leakage, none of mine have ever leaked.
Y'er jus' not gittin' tha big picture, here, partner. We might use the cheaper "pot metal" fixtures, but we don't scrimp on the quality of the hoses and fittings! 
-AN fittings don't require hose clamps! BTW, just pulled out the installation instructions for the Perma-Cool Spin-On Adapter - says, "Hoses should be rated at 300°F operating temp and 250 psi working pressure for best results." Don't think I'd be willing to trust screwclamps at that pressure rating. And, I know, I know, most oil pressures don't exceed ~80 psi. Ya' git what ya' pay for in this case! Including the headaches! We can talk it to death, or you can go, and pay for, some -8AN (1/2") hydraulic hoses to fit your application. Then, be said and done with it!
Absolutely! Better quality than the Perma-Cool -- and PRICEY. But, yes, it would definitely get a
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