You can make up the hoses yourself with reusable end fittings. Some need a mandrel, but others don’t. I replaced all my engine fuel hoses for a lot less the the local mechanics charge ($1500) . You can get the exact length you want much easier. Either way clean the hoses well , especially hydraulic hoses. Most hose shops don’t pay much attention to this.
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01-10-2021 08:42 PM #11Senior Member
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JMooney
61 MY 1983 #341
“Jerrie”
Miami , FL
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RAC, you stole my line!!! lol
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Most do, yes. CAT hose shops are almost surgical. Others, not so. The CAT place gave me some tampons to shoot through hoses, though not at quite the pressure they use. Important to ask for caps on new hoses to prevent contamination of both the hose and the trunk of your car. The shop I use is good, but I refused a hose with greasy finger prints on my nice new blue fuel hose. All of that is for naught if you don't spend the time and meticulously clean the old hose environs and immediately cap the open fittings. Pretty is is pretty does.
Generally, I'll get new fittings. This is important on critical fit hoses; I always ask for my originals back. That way I know, before I leave the shop, the new hose is the exact length I need.
Then clean up the blood.Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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My project for 2022 is doing my oil and all my fuel lines and also add an oil change pump for both motors.
ENUFF. 1983 53MY.Hull #617 Barnegat Light Nj.
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01-12-2021 11:55 AM #15Registered Member
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Hampton Roads Rubber just got done making 4 hoses for my Perkins. About 3 ft each. $150 in 1 day.
Amazing how difficult it is to bend them to shape reinstalling. Worth the peace of mind.Fred
31 Tiara Open
"Escalation"