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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 | I have a 1959 1/2 ton 3100 that I've just started trying to get back into running condition. While replacing brake lines yesterday my hand slipped off a wrench and hit the hose to the canister oil filter, basically shattering it. Turns out the other hose was just as rotten. I am having trouble finding replacement hoses in the right length/size/configuration - no luck at NAPA. One hose is 14" and the other is 17". Is substituting metal lines an option? I'm not quite sure about the size and end connections. I've attached some pics of the hose ends here Long hose ends pic Short hose ends pic Canister pic
1959 Chevy Apache 3100 235cid
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Classic Parts in Riverside, Mo. has a good set. They come with swivels & 90 degree els.
You are lucky to find the bad ones this way. Many engines have been ruined by these hoses failing.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | You can also have them made at tractor stores that make hydraulic hoses. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | You are very lucky that you discovered the rotten hoses that way!
I plumbed mine with steel brake line. I thought it was a great solution untill I tried to drain it. It is really tricky getting a container in there as the steel lines don't budge! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 | Perfect! Thanks for the links
1959 Chevy Apache 3100 235cid
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | There's a cheaper option of using barb fittings and regular rubber fuel line with hose clamps. Like this.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | There's a cheaper option of using barb fittings and regular rubber fuel line with hose clamps. Like this.I did the same... it was inexpensive and effective. Two great combinations for me! Jerry | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | You can also use the hoses for grease guns can't you? I seem to recall they are the same, you just need the pipe fitting adaptors. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Go to your local tractor or equipment dealer. They can make them for you. If you go the barbed fitting route, do yourself a favor and get fuel injection or power steering type hose. Plain old fuel line won't hold up. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | You are very lucky that you discovered the rotten hoses that way!
I plumbed mine with steel brake line. I thought it was a great solution untill I tried to drain it. It is really tricky getting a container in there as the steel lines don't budge! That happened to me! Luckily I wasn't far from home. I also though about using steel lines and may in the future. Mine does not drain nearly as well from the bottom hole so I just ended up using a drill pump stuck in a bucket with a few lengths of pvc, no problem and empties quick. Jeff | | |
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