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A muffler shop is probably not a good choice and shops like Classic Tube or even a custom motorcycle shop that make frames can bend up to 2" diameter with a tighter radius.
Posted on: 2019/12/24 12:47
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You will need to have the ends rolled or create barbs with weld to keep the hose sections from slipping. Mandrel bends are constant diameter.
Posted on: 2019/12/24 13:54
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Hi Duncan Micheal - the '39 Six is a zero pressure system and while I agree with your advice that a barb or knurl at the end of the stub is a good idea, as long as the rubber is a good fit to the metal and is well clamped, one could get away with just straight ends. Once clamped and 'memory molded' to the metal stub, the rubber should 'stick' quite well. Chris
Posted on: 2019/12/24 17:38
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'If you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right!' Henry Ford.
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Good afternoon all...Another possibility would be an electrical sub-contractor who does big SES systems and lots of conduit bending for large commercial applications. Every city has these folks and they can certainly bend up what is needed if they are willing and I'll bet they will help out...Ernie in Arizona.
Posted on: 2019/12/24 19:17
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The originals on my 1939, several 1940s and a 1941 did not have flared ends and no sign that they ever had them. In fact, the hose was so stiff that I doubt it could have been pulled over a flare!
Posted on: 2019/12/24 19:44
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If anyone has ever seen someone burned by hot fluid, pressurized or not, I'm sure they will agree that a few dollars to add a safety feature such as a barb is money well spent.
As rubber compounds and antifreeze formulas (alcohol vs glycol) have changed, I won't rely on friction/memory and clamping of a hose to a smooth metal tube.
Posted on: 2019/12/25 11:38
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