Wanting to replace all fuel lines

[beamie]

Originally Posted by smac

Its true. Chop saw to cut and a couple wrenches to spin on the stainless fittings. CG required us to pressure test them to 100+ % of the rated pressure. Im sure you could plug one end and rig fitting/ pressure pump to do the same if you really wanted to.

When officially testing hose for hydraulic use a reputable shop will PT the hose to twice the working pressure.

[smac]

Originally Posted by beamie

When officially testing hose for hydraulic use a reputable shop will PT the hose to twice the working pressure.

I agree. We had a test cabinet at the base in Woodshole. I think it used vegetable oil as the test medium. Can't remember off the top my head what % . Possibly 110-120% of rated pressure. The 47' MLB use the blue hose with stainless fittings (fuel, engine & transmission oil, hydraulic fluid). I can get the specs from the hose shop tomorrow if needed.

If you know of a good shop on the Cape or say Wareham let me know. They guy that runs that particular hose shop is getting canned and either the few Machinery techs at WH will do the work for outlying units or it will be outsourced. Sucks b/c this particular guy has forgot more info than most those kids will ever learn.