Re: [OMC-Boats] OMC-Boats Digest, Vol 25, Issue 55

subject hose my 69 sportsman i used a peice of metal exaust same diameter cut and tow clamps how about tht .:):)my one fine 69 leo

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> 1. Re: Exhaust hose question (BLDFW)
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>Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 20:48:52 -0700 (PDT)
>From: BLDFW <bldfw@...>
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
>To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
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>Never mind.? Found it and will order two.? No sense in doing just one.....gads!?? $90.00 with shipping.? Nutz!
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>-Bill
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>--- On Mon, 5/18/09, BLDFW <bldfw@...> wrote:
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>From: BLDFW <bldfw@...>
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
>To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's" <omc-boats@...>
>Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 9:50 PM
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>Is there an available part number?
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>Thanks
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>-Bill
>Dallas, TX
>1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 OMC Sterndrive
>http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
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>--- On Mon, 5/18/09, Lee Shuster <lee.k.shuster@...> wrote:
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>From: Lee Shuster <lee.k.shuster@...>
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
>To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's" <omc-boats@...>
>Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
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>I didn't want to be seen as a SOAP-BOXER but Andy nailed this one. Get the
>OMC molded connectors.
>________________________________________
>From: omc-boats-bounces@...
>[omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Andy Perakes
>[aperakes@...]
>Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 6:57 PM
>To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
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>These are pre-formed hoses and it will be a lot easier if you can find some NOS
>or equivalent. I didn't have much difficulty finding them <2 years ago
>so I'd think you could still find them with a little effort. Its always
>better to use the part meant for the application rather than a substitute that
>may not have the same temperature rating, chemical compatibility, structure,
>durability, etc. The wire (or fabric) ribbings can serve multiple purposes,
>depending on the application. For exhaust or coolant water outlets, not only
>shape retention, but also resistance to bursting; for water inlets, they prevent
>the hoses from collapsing from the suction. Cutting corners can lead to very
>unpleasant results, that's why we go to such efforts to grade and rate
>materials and parts. If an application specifies a bolt grade, min. operating
>temperature, burst rating, spark/flame resistance, etc., you could be risking
>great bodily harm not to adhere to it.
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: BLDFW<mailto:bldfw@...>
>To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and
>70's<mailto:omc-boats@...>
>Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 6:09 PM
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
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>Using the wire version would make sense as the non-wire version on there did
>indeed have a crimp in it that reduced the diamater to about half. Not sure why
>the port side had to be redone but it would appear that while they tried, it
>wasn't fully successful. The starboard side appears to be original or at
>least older than the port side and not of the same manufacturer.
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>I used the same leverage logic and undid the 90' elbow, attached the hose
>to both the elbow and the outdrive housing but it didn't work. Still about
>1" too short. It sounds like I may have to use the wire version anyway and
>use your suggestion to unbolt the entire manifold and use that as leverage to
>get it to bend. I should do the starboard side to but I'm leaning towards
>that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" saying.
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>-Bill
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>--- On Mon, 5/18/09, Kenneth Gullicksen <kag@...> wrote:
>From: Kenneth Gullicksen <kag@...>
>Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
>To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
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>Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 4:41 PM
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> I am willing to stand corrected but I believe the wire is to help the hose
>hold its shape, i.e. not crimp thereby blocking the passage when bent.
> One trick I have used in bending is to put it on the manifold (or whatever)
>when the manifold is off the engine (i.e. attach both ends). Then reinstall the
>manifold on the engine. It gives you more leverage and means you don't have
>to get a bent end on, which can be difficult. Of course I was putting on new
>manifolds at the time. If I had to take them off just to put on the hose I
>might feel differently. (I was also dealing with short lengths of four inch
>hose, which are very difficult to bend the 90 degrees I needed.)
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>________________________________
>From: omc-boats-bounces@...
>[mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of BLDFW
>Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 4:57 PM
>To: OMC Boats
>Subject: [OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question
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>Ok guys. Need some feedback....
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>Anyone recently replace their exhaust hose on their V6? The hose that was on
>mine has proven to be too short. I went to West Marine and was advised it was
>the non-wire type and that they could order it but it would be a week. When
>questioned about an alternative source they sent me to another marine shop but
>they didn't carry that particular size. My buddy Jon mentioned a local hose
>dealer so I called them. They have the wire version on hand but not the
>non-wire.
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>I might be under the misimpression that I can't use the wired version as it
>will be too stiff to bend the 60degrees or so to meet up to the manifold. What
>have you guys used when replacing your hoses??
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>Thanks
>
>-Bill
>Dallas, TX
>1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 OMC Sterndrive
>http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
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