Heater hoses?

[canitfloat]

It was time to go get heater hoses. I went to NAPA and asked for the HD hoses that are able to withstand the oil etc they will be subject to down in the bilge. I was told all they sell is the standard (gates) hose that will break down from oil exposure, or the silicone hose which is real nice, but costs $11 per foot! Maybe I should try Auto Zone? Thanks in advance! Jack

 

[echassignet]

Best is to go to West Marine - they have all kind of oil resistant hoses.
This is where I got my fuel line.

Eric
67 Amphi

 

[Woodsie]

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Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20450] Heater hoses?


It was time to go get heater hoses. I went to NAPA and asked for the HD hoses that are able to withstand the oil etc they will be subject to down in the bilge. I was told all they sell is the standard (gates) hose that will break down from oil exposure, or the silicone hose which is real nice, but costs $11 per foot! Maybe I should try Auto Zone? Thanks in advance! Jack

 

[Woodsie]

Just finished installing complete*car with silicone hose*.*One note is that it requires a*better grade of clamps
they have a extra band so that it wont cut into the hose.**** I used 5/8*hose*close to*28 feet -- *very pricey
I also have a pretty cool fuel line in place - teflon core,stainless braded,black rubber coted-***** ** OK overkill
* But the original fuel line seems like it could rot pretty quick

Just Fired up the car cranked up the street for the first time - no doors-no hood - no winsheild - Had to do it
Gettin* real* close***** Good* Luck***** Dave


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From: canitfloat <>
To: dwoods164@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:53:57 AM
Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20450] Heater hoses?


It was time to go get heater hoses. I went to NAPA and asked for the HD hoses that are able to withstand the oil etc they will be subject to down in the bilge. I was told all they sell is the standard (gates) hose that will break down from oil exposure, or the silicone hose which is real nice, but costs $11 per foot! Maybe I should try Auto Zone? Thanks in advance! Jack

 

[Canadian four amphs]

spend the bucks, get the best. Std stuff will sweel up in short order,
The original FUEL hose is good stuff. stood up for 40 years but yes change it to.I use to have NOS original but is is all sold out now.
Moving office today
GORD

 

[jfriese]

That original cloth covered hose is available at most any place that fixes German cars.

John Friese
67 White
67 Red

 

[CapnJohn]

...Just Fired up the car cranked up the street for the first time - no doors-no hood - no winsheild - Had to do it
Gettin* real* close***** Good* Luck***** Dave

Dave - Doors hood and windshield are all over-rated! She drives! There is a great start. Keep up the good work!!!

 

[cigarman]

Get Aircraft quality hoses You will pay $$$ about $175 to do a Amphi. I used them on my old car. Auto parts stores can order for you.

Cigarman