Craig Smith wrote:
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> Joe, and others,
> Has anyone replaced the rubber radiator hoses with SS braided lines ?
> I see the upside of such a replacement but how do you attach them to the
> pump and radiator ?
I have not done this... I have heard somewhere... that they're too
stiff... and therefore... engine vibration/movement will be taken up by
the radiator itself.. thereby damaging it in time... I can imagine
this would be the case for the top hose... and even though it would be
relatively long, I could see it having this affect on the bottom end
too... as braided line of that size is very stiff.
they make standard hose clamps incorporating a fake anodized fitting...
and this would help to hide the ugly/dangerous cut ends...... but,
personally... I find those clamps distasteful... and to go through the
trouble of trying to actually plumb the whole affair... I don't
know... not me.
Anyways... clearly... you'll have to leave it to others on the group for
an experienced response.
What do the vintage racers on here do? Bill? Joe? et al...
--Justin
--Justin
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