I can't comment about the likelihood of finding the hose you need, best to
just ask to look around at an auto parts store. As for the slipping off, in
my experience a hose will not stay on a smooth pipe for long as the pressure
will cause it to slide off. I have had success soldering a small copper
wire around the end to create a lip. Perhaps you could try that.
James Nazarian
71 MGBGT V8
71 MGB Tourer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Barrie Robinson
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 1:40 PM
To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Rubber hoses to metal hoses
My Rover V8 has a 3/4" copper pipe that goes under the intake manifold
(Edelbrock). It is connected to the water pump with a rubber hose that fits
the route required. The other end should go to the heater (1/2"
spigot). My question is ... Can I get a 3/4" rubber elbowed hose that will
have a 1/2" end? Another question ...... Can clamp the rubber hose to the
pipe which has no bell end? I notice the heater spigot has a nice bell
end. One lister did say his rubber hose blew off the metal pipe but was
this because the hose had deteriorated or because the clamp was not on tight
enough?
Any comments would be appreciated and thanks in advance for any and all
responses.
Barrie Robinson
MGB GT V8
Aston Martin DB 2/4 MkII
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