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12/22/2019 5:53 PM  #1


transmission lines?

I have been looking at replacing my trans lines as they have been cut at the radiator, bent and i cant seem to keep the rubber hose on. Seems like the factory would have been fittings at both ends. If the rubber hose is a norm then what is the best hose. or is there a better fix?
Chris 


Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
 

12/22/2019 7:04 PM  #2


Re: transmission lines?

Put a bead on the line where it was cut, to help keep the hose on.


"Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
 

12/22/2019 7:32 PM  #3


Re: transmission lines?

Or buy new ones. They have threaded "B nuts" on both ends. You will probably need the fittings for the cut end also.


70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
 

12/22/2019 7:41 PM  #4


Re: transmission lines?

I would just buy new ones.  They should be fittings on both ends.  Rubber hose tends to swell and leak when used in constant contact with ATF. 

 

12/22/2019 9:27 PM  #5


Re: transmission lines?

I used some Gates hose when I installed an inline filter and cooler. I installed two clamps at each connection for a leak free (so far) install.


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

12/23/2019 7:57 AM  #6


Re: transmission lines?

Needs to be rubber to compensate for the rocking of that high horsepower engine you're running!
6sal6


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

12/23/2019 2:00 PM  #7


Re: transmission lines?

Or...make them yourownself.  If they are cut near the rad it would be fairly simple to use them as patterns.  I did the ones for the Heap out of poly-coated tubing using the originals from the Towncar donor as patterns until I got up to the front of the engine...pretty simple.

 


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