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Engine Hoses
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:14 am
by jddens
This is probably a dumb question but thought I'd ask anyway. My F30 has closed loop cooling system on the GM Vortec 350's. There are alot of 3/4" hoses running around and they have got hard and I want to replace them. I'm assuming I can just go to Napa and get heater hose of the appropriate size??? Or is there some type of special hose I should use??? ThanK!!!
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:53 pm
by Stripermann2
Stick with Marine grade hoses. They are reinforced.
The last thing anyone wants, is to be underway and have a hose rupture or heck, even away from the boat at dock. And be sure to use marine grade SS hose clamps, doubled up if possible.
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:43 pm
by jddens
Thanks Striperman.....are marine grade hoses available at auto parts houses?
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:58 pm
by Stripermann2
Maybe...a Napa but wouldn't bet on it.
Try Worst Marine or perhaps your local marina's ship store has what you need.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:22 am
by chucka
Jamestown Distributors is a great source of hoses and just about any other marine supplies. This is only 5 miles from where I live so I avoid shipping costs, but they also do business nationally and internationally.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... &page=GRID
Chuck
Clamps
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:55 am
by rossjo
Be sure to buy Type 316 Stainless Steel hose clamps as well. I have converted all of my critical clamps to T-Bolt clamps, instead of the worm gears, and double up on all of your clamps (if you have room).
The standard type 18-8 Stainless clamps will rust