Re: 55 Packard Transmission Cooler Mockup ?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/12/15 8:54:15

No doubt i suffer from a bit of ignorance about hoses in general. I use up alot of fuel line hose over a period of nearly every year.

I had an '80 Dodge PU with 6 cylinder that was a year old very low mileage when i bought it. It had from the factory an inline fuel filter at the carb with 2wo short hoses. Those two short hoses lasted 5 years and over 50K miles with NO sign of deteriration whatsoever.

On the other hand, i've replaced fuel hoses on many other applications and can often only get 2 or 3 years out them and operating under nearly ideal conditions compared to what the Dodge operated under.

I've tried good quality brand name hose and some discount parts store no-name hoses. I use up alot of hose due to many engines. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to what makes a hose last or not last.

I've experienced similar variations in hose life with radiator hoses too tho i use alot less radiator hoses than i do fuel line hose.

If someone can explain this mystery to me i'd sure be greatful. It's always baffled me to some degree.