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khkmo

05-27-2004 08:49:45




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I have a radiator hose that needs to be replaced. It has two 90 degrees elbows so not a real easy match. I have been to every auto part stores and tractor dealers in my area and can not find a match for this hose. My question is can an individual cut the hose and splice in a piece of plastic or metal and make it work or do I need to keep looking? Would the metal have to be stainless steel to keep from corroding and would plastic pipe withstand the heat from the radiator Thanks for your help!!

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kyhayman

05-27-2004 18:57:50




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
I've scabbed metal pipe/tubing/etc to patch radiator hose/heater hose. Back in in '91 I drilled a hole throguh a heater hose on a tractor and didnt want to open the cab to fix it. A PE water pipe metal hose coupling and 2 hose clamps have held since then.



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Kelvin

05-27-2004 18:13:05




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
I was having the same problem finding a lower hose for a MM jetstar3. As it so happened I happened to have some 1-1/2" chromed brass tubing from replacing the kitchen sink. A piece about 3" long made a perfect connector for the "bent hose" and the straight "stick" hose I ended up using. Its been on there since '96.



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Duner Wi

05-27-2004 14:40:24




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
I have used copper ftgs. in a situation such as yours and it has worked for 20 or so years.



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RAB

05-27-2004 11:14:46




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
"and make it work or do I need to keep looking? "
Perhaps if you gave make and model someone might enlighten you as where to look.
Engine parts are made from a variety of metals - iron, steel, brass, copper, aluminium (and a few others) - all of which will corrode given the right (or wrong?) conditions. I would try to make it upusing a pipe for the section between the bends, or as a soldered, rigid central section, if system flexing allows it. You might be amazed at the connectors available from some suppliers, but do make sure you have two jubilee clips on each connection if the end is not swaged for retaining flexible pipes
Regards, RAB
PS. the heat from the radiator is always less than that from the engine.

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rickm

05-27-2004 10:55:06




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
In a real pinch, I have gone to the local car parts store and browsed their exhaust pipe section to find the correct angle and diameter of the pipe that I needed and then bought some hose and hose clamps in matching diameter. It's amazing what you can 'manufacture' in a bind. The antifreeze helps prolong the life of the pipe and stainless is costly. Just a suggestion.



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Kevin (FL)

05-27-2004 09:28:49




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 Re: Rad Repairs in reply to khkmo, 05-27-2004 08:49:45  
I believe the gray-colored PVC can handle higher temps--or just ask the supplier which type to buy. Another option--instead of PVC and assuming you can't come up with a "perfect-fit" hose, you might consider using copper 90-degreee elbows sized for brazing or soldering. These will be thinner than the PVC and you won't have to worry about them melting.



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Jerry

05-28-2004 03:39:46




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 Re: Re: Rad Repairs in reply to Kevin (FL), 05-27-2004 09:28:49  
I have bought straight rubber raidator hose (NAPA)and used copper plumbing elbows. Its expenseve but it gets the job done.



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