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Insert, Quick-Connect Plastic 5/16" Female

Quick Overview

  • Retainer insert, 5/16" female quick-connect
  • Plastic retention lock
  • Fits many Racetronix female quick-connect adapters
  • Not for FF full-flow adapters
  • Spare or replacement part

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Item #: QDA-INSERT56

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Quick-Connect Retainer Insert, 5/16" Female, Plastic

Plastic retention lock for 5/16" female quick-connect adapters and hose fittings.

The Racetronix QDA-INSERT56 is the plastic retention lock used in many Racetronix 5/16" (8 mm) female quick-connect adapters and hose fittings. It does not fit FF full-flow adapters and fittings.

Key features

  • 5/16" female quick-connect retention lock.
  • Plastic insert.
  • Not compatible with FF full-flow adapters and fittings.

Choosing the size

Quick-connect sizes go by the outside diameter of the male tube end. Measure the tube just behind the raised bead: 1/4" is about 6.4 mm, 5/16" about 7.9 mm (often called 8 mm), 3/8" about 9.5 mm (often called 10 mm) and 1/2" 12.7 mm. A female quick-connect only fits the male size it is made for.

EFI quick-connect adapter chart: all parts

PartQuick-connect sizeQuick-connect genderOther endOther end sizeOther end genderPortAngleRetainer
QDA-14F4CL1/4"FemaleAN JIC-4MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-14F6CL1/4"FemaleAN JIC-6MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56F65/16"FemaleAN JIC-6MaleStraightClip
QDA-56F6CL5/16"FemaleAN JIC-6MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56F6MP5/16"FemaleAN JIC-6Male1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56F8CL5/16"FemaleAN JIC-8MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F10CL3/8"FemaleAN JIC-10MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F63/8"FemaleAN JIC-6MaleStraightClip
QDA-38F6CL3/8"FemaleAN JIC-6MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F6P3/8"FemaleAN JIC-6Male1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F83/8"FemaleAN JIC-8MaleStraightClip
QDA-38F8CL3/8"FemaleAN JIC-8MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F8P3/8"FemaleAN JIC-8Male1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-12F10CL1/2"FemaleAN JIC-10MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-12F8CL1/2"FemaleAN JIC-8MaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-9056F65/16"FemaleAN JIC-6Male90°Clip
QDA-FF9056F65/16"FemaleAN JIC-6Male90° radius bendCrescent lock
QDA-FF9056F85/16"FemaleAN JIC-8Male90° radius bendCrescent lock
QDA-9038F63/8"FemaleAN JIC-6Male90°Clip
QDA-9038F83/8"FemaleAN JIC-8Male90°Clip
QDA-FF9038F63/8"FemaleAN JIC-6Male90° radius bendCrescent lock
QDA-FF9038F83/8"FemaleAN JIC-8Male90° radius bendCrescent lock
QDA-56F6FCL5/16"FemaleAN JIC-6FemaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F8FCL3/8"FemaleAN JIC-8FemaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56FHB385/16"FemaleHose barb3/8"StraightPlastic insert
QDA-56FHB565/16"FemaleHose barb5/16"StraightPlastic insert
QDA-56FHB56CL5/16"FemaleHose barb5/16"StraightCrescent lock
QDA-38FHB383/8"FemaleHose barb3/8"StraightPlastic insert
QDA-38FHB38CL3/8"FemaleHose barb3/8"StraightCrescent lock
QDA-38FHB56CL3/8"FemaleHose barb5/16"StraightCrescent lock
FIT-T38QDF383/8"FemaleTube compression3/8"Straight
FIT-T38QDF90383/8"FemaleTube compression3/8"90°
QDA-56F56CL5/16"FemaleQuick-connect5/16"FemaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38F38CL3/8"FemaleQuick-connect3/8"FemaleStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56F56MP5/16"FemaleQuick-connect5/16"Male1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-56FM6RFP5/16"FemaleQuick-connect5/16"Male-6 AN ORBStraightPlastic insert
QDA-38F38MP3/8"FemaleQuick-connect3/8"Male1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-38FM8RFP3/8"FemaleQuick-connect3/8"Male-8 AN ORB + 1/8" NPTStraightCrescent lock
QDA-14M41/4"MaleAN JIC-4MaleStraight
QDA-14M61/4"MaleAN JIC-6MaleStraight
QDA-56M65/16"MaleAN JIC-6MaleStraight
QDA-56M85/16"MaleAN JIC-8MaleStraight
QDA-38M103/8"MaleAN JIC-10MaleStraight
QDA-38M63/8"MaleAN JIC-6MaleStraight
QDA-38M83/8"MaleAN JIC-8MaleStraight
QDA-12M101/2"MaleAN JIC-10MaleStraight
QDA-12M61/2"MaleAN JIC-6MaleStraight
QDA-12M81/2"MaleAN JIC-8MaleStraight
QDA-9056M65/16"MaleAN JIC-6Male90°
QDA-9056M85/16"MaleAN JIC-8Male90°
QDA-9038M63/8"MaleAN JIC-6Male90°
QDA-9038M83/8"MaleAN JIC-8Male90°
QDA-38M6F3/8"MaleAN JIC-6FemaleStraight
QDA-38M6FSS3/8"MaleAN JIC-6FemaleStraight
QDA-38M10R3/8"MaleAN ORB-10MaleStraight
QDA-38M8R3/8"MaleAN ORB-8MaleStraight
QDA-12M10R1/2"MaleAN ORB-10MaleStraight
QDA-38M38MPT3/8"MaleNPT3/8"MaleStraight
QDA-56MB10S5/16"MaleMulti-barb, short10 mmStraight
QDA-56MB8S5/16"MaleMulti-barb, short8 mmStraight
QDA-3753/8"MaleMulti-barb10 mm90°
QDA-38MB11E3/8"MaleMulti-barb, extended10 mmStraight
QDA-38MB11M3/8"MaleMulti-barb, medium10 mmStraight
QDA-38MB11S3/8"MaleMulti-barb, short10 mmStraight
QDA-56M565/16"MaleQuick-connect5/16"MaleStraight
QDA-38M383/8"MaleQuick-connect3/8"MaleStraight
QDA-38P3/8"MalePlug (closed)Straight
QDA-56CL5/16"FemaleCrescent lock (retainer only)
QDA-38CL3/8"FemaleCrescent lock (retainer only)
QDA-INSERT565/16"FemalePlastic insert (retainer only)
QDA-INSERT383/8"FemalePlastic insert (retainer only)

Click a column heading to sort. The highlighted row is this part.

Specifications

Part numberQDA-INSERT56
TypeRetainer insert
Quick-connect5/16" female
MaterialPlastic

Frequently asked questions

Are retainer inserts available?

Plastic retainer inserts are sold separately: QDA-INSERT56 (5/16") and QDA-INSERT38 (3/8"). They do not fit FF full-flow adapters.

Which other adapters are there?

The chart above lists every EFI quick-connect adapter we stock, with links. Sort it by quick-connect size or by the other end to find the one you need.

Questions and support

Not sure which adapter you need? Email [email protected] with your vehicle, the line sizes and a photo of the connection before you order.

Racetronix provides technical support to verified customers through our support forum, not by phone or email. Please request forum access when you place your order so your account is approved before your parts arrive. The forum is moderated, open 24/7, and holds a knowledge base going back to 1999.

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