3 seemingly random questions...
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
Huh! I thought that #2 was a kinda dumb question, but now I'm glad I asked. Thanks guys. 
#1.) Good advice, so far. You can use generic heater hose for long, straight runs. Most heater hose seems to be 5/8ths". A typical heater uses 5/8th" and 3/4". Hose is measured by the I.D. so you can measure the fitting, O.D. it came off of for an accurate size.
#2.) A good, medium pressure oil hose works for trans coolers. MOST pros will use that. When *I* connect a hose to metal tubing, I like to start a double flair in the tubing to raise a ridge on the tubing. With the hose clamp beyond the ridge, it will never come off. Stainless steel braided hose with the proper fittings make for a "bullet proof" installation.
#3.) An air ratchet is NOT an impact tool. Standard sockets are fine.
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Thanks for the replies, everyone. I know that they were elementary questions, but I'd rather ask and look stupid than simply do and be poor(er).
CFI... you can tell that I have'nt been getting much sleep lately, huh???
-Ed
CFI... you can tell that I have'nt been getting much sleep lately, huh???
-Ed
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From: walled lake MI
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
#1.) Good advice, so far. You can use generic heater hose for long, straight runs. Most heater hose seems to be 5/8ths". A typical heater uses 5/8th" and 3/4". Hose is measured by the I.D. so you can measure the fitting, O.D. it came off of for an accurate size.
