Building a '35 Chevy with 350 Engine and 350 Trans. Trying to connect Trans to cooler of Walker Radiator. NAPA just sold to me rubber 5/16 hose made by Weatherhead No. 10105. Is this hose correct for what I'm doing ? I have all the fittings needed, I now question if this is a valid use for this hose. Thanks, Flink35
I would be concerned that the temperature rating is to low. Weatherhead H101 General Purpose Hose, 5/16" I. D., 50' Length 2016-07-27 13:44:42 Hi-Line, Inc. Product SKU: H10105 $218.00/ pkg of 50 Qty: Use with 100 'B' Series Field Attachable Fittings Rated at 350 psi working pressure with a minimum burst pressure of 1,400 psi Temperature range of -40°F to 212°F TECHNICAL SPECS Hose I.D. 5/16" Type General Purpose Hose O.D. .56" Length 50' Cover Color Black Inner Tube Nitrile Reinforcement 1 Fiber Braid Outer Cover Neoprene Working Pressure PSI 350 Min Burst Pressure PSI 1,400 Temp. Range – 40°C to +100°C (– 40°F to +212°F) Recommended Fitting Types 100 'B' Series Application Air, Diesel Fuel, Oil, and Water Approvals MSHA
I'd only use it at the end by the radiator, short pieces....run 5/16" steel tube the rest of the way, buy long pieces with pre flared ends. And be sure to make a bead on the end of the tube before slipping the rubber hose over it, or else use a hose barb to adapt it to the inverted flare fitting. Running metal tube the full length is preferable.
Thanks for the info, I had planned to run metal tube all the way but I suspect that after doing all the bends that I will not quite get it right and have to resort to using the rubber hose to complete the last few inches at one end or the other.
it does take some practice...but you can bend the tube by hand to finesse it to where it needs to go.
I would try nicopp line as it is easy to use as far as bending .I am sure a search will result in useful info.probably under brake lines
Use a piece of welding rod or stiff wire like a coat hanger to bend up for a pattern to use to bend the tube with. The rod is a whole lot more forgiving if you make a mistake or two and have to straighten it out and go again.
There is hardline made already bent up for several different transmission; you'd need to shorten/modify it for your purpose, or just cut off the radiator ends and use a short rubber hose connection. They also make pre-made braided lines, and they're fairly cheap on that auction site we all know and love. I am Butch/56sedandelivery.
Metal line is the best way to go. Buy 5/16 brake line that has fittings and the ends flared. You can get it in 4 or 5 foot lengths. If you don't want to cut and flare, you can bend it up and then cut out the part you don't need, use a 5/16 compression union to join the two pieces. Hope you can understand what I'm trying to explain.
Thank you all for tips and suggestions. I was determined to work at it until I got all steel lines bent and fit to my satisfaction. After creating a couple of scrap ones I finally got 2 lines done with no couplings or rubber hose. My double flares don't look like factory but I think they are pretty good. Hopefully no leaks when all is said and done.
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