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Old 09-13-2008, 01:09 PM
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Default Heater hose issue

Ok, on to my next brick wall.

I have purchased some original looking heater hose with cloth wrap. I have run into a problem with the hose not fitting the engine adapters and the heater core copper pipes.

I checked both ID's and they are both 1/2"

I tried a heat gun, washer detergent, etc.

I then went to my local parts store and got an off-the-shelf foot of 1/2" and 5/8"

The 5/8" fits fine - maybe a little to loose.

The 1/2" is the same problem.

A buddy of mine came over who does a lot of work of boat engines and said the hose I have in a marine grade and very hard and not pliable by design.

Any thoughts or suggestions?




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