Re: [mg-tabc] TC flex oil lines

[David Edgar]

Gene-
Mike Goodman sells the flex oil hoses and they are special made and not
just rubber hose clamped on. Contact Mike at 818-996-7388. Phil Marino
just had to improve on the design and uses hose and fittings with a larger
internal diameter to establish less flow restriction. Don't know how fast Phil is
producing at this time but check with him at 909-352-4419. Don't know why these
two don't have e-mail but oh well.

To pose another question: If the steel lines last over 30 years, how
long do the flex lines last? Seems like just replacing with new steel lines would
be just as relibable.

Dave Edgar, TC 5108

On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, Gene Gillam wrote:

> So, now somebody please tell me - the flexible lines are simply rubber hoses
> slid over the cutoff ends of the existing fittings and hose clamped in place
> or, are there actual flexible hoses with fittings available for purchase?
> If the latter, where can I buy some?
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> Thanks,
> Gene
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[David Edgar]

If the steel or copper lines last so much longer I wonder what all the
draw to flexable hose is in the case of the TC oil lines. Maybe Gene
Wescott and others that have the hose can tell us how long they have had
the hose on their cars and how they are lasting.

On Thu, 27 Apr 2000, John T. Seim wrote:

> David Edgar wrote:
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> > To pose another question: If the steel lines last over 30 years, how
> > long do the flex lines last? Seems like just replacing with new steel lines would
> > be just as relibable.
> Hydraulic Hose rule of thumb is that a hydraulic hose has a shelf life
> of one year, and a working life of two years. This would apply to
> machinery that is in constant use. You would also want a hydraulic hose
> that is for the correct application: engine oil, heat range, pressure.
> John Seim
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