steam port hose???

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Jul 24, 2014 | 02:23 AM

delreyss

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steam port hose???

noob question but cant get a solid answer. i need to order hose for the steam port to radiator but cant find hose. i went to the local parts stores in search of 1/4in coolant hose and handed me 1/4 vac line. second store tried to hand me fuel line. i couldnt find 1/4 coolent line any where. anyone know if i could fuel line

Jul 24, 2014 | 05:51 AM

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I used 1/4 fuel line, works fine so far...2+ yrs, YMMV

Jul 24, 2014 | 06:00 AM

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Vacuum/fuel line will work fine.

Jul 24, 2014 | 06:24 AM

oldgoat69

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As long as it is not washer/vacuum hose, unreinforced, you should be good. I have been using NAPA top grade hose for 4 years.

Jul 24, 2014 | 08:53 AM

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Steam line

If you happen to have an unused braided brake line they look good.

Jul 24, 2014 | 10:05 AM

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Fuel line, done it for years in the shop, had some on my cars for 8+ years

Jul 24, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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Fuel hose is not rated for pressurized hot water, however some have used it and report that it works fine; won't argue with that. 1/4" coolant specific hose is available at NAPA.

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