<VV> FC trans Cooler Hoses

[James Davis]

My NAPA sells a red hydraulic hose (made for tractors) which I 
use.  It is about $1.50 a foot.  Late Powerglides have 53-58 psi at 
idle in gear, and up to 205 psi in reverse.
Jim Davis



At 03:54 PM 1/20/2006, EVERETT WILSON wrote:
>Sprung a leak in the Greenbrier a couple of days ago,
>tacked down to trans oil cooler (red stuff on
>floor-not my blood for once) and worked on it last
>night.  The old hoses were greasy mush and were
>seeping under the clamps.  Replaced with 3/8 fuel line
>which is holding nicely, but then it occurred to me
>that there could be lots of pressure there.  Any ideas
>how much?  Do I need to get a stronger hose for this
>application?  The hose I got says "Not for Fuel
>Injection" which is what got the sleepy brain started.
>
>The old hoses are pretty much bereft of markings that
>I can see, but do seem to have more reinforcing fabric
>in them.
>
>Anyhow, the truck is back on the road and ready for
>another night of Pizza Deliveries!  You oughta see the
>looks I get!
>
>Everett Wilson