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Old 05-10-2002, 02:04 PM
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Hal is on the mark. Earl's Autofit aluminum hose ends and the the Autoflex stainless hose is the way to go. IMHO, no need for the kind which uses an "olive" insert. Buy from Jeg's or Summitt.

Couple more suggestions -
Do not mix fittings and hose from different manufacturers.
You only need to use a swivel fitting on one end of the hose.
A Dremel with a cutoff wheel makes clean, fast cuts
Get a can of spray teflon lubricant-it works better than oil as an assembly lubricant, IMHO
Be sure to blow out the hose when you are done to remove any debris
I use a little dab of Loctite's pipe thread sealant when making final connections to lubricate the fitting.

And, if the money has you concerned, think about this:
When you use an external filter and oil cooler, you are taking the oil on a 10 foot long journey outside of your motor. At 65-80psi, a cracked hose or broken clamp will turn into a major flood in milliseconds. You can lose a motor real quick. Dont' skimp here.
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