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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Custom hydraulic lines

Where can I get some?

I need a 94" line to mate two different fittings (between the pump and nozzle of a meth kit) and I can't find anyone who can do it. I know there's a few places in Ontario but dmaned if I can turn them up.

Wouldn't have to be anything too special, just as long as it won't dissolve in methanol after 15minutes.

Any info's appreciated.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Two words: Princess Auto
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Just look in the yellow pages and you can probably find something nearby.

if that fails the place I use is nitro, jane & langstaff in concord
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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I know two places - one in Montreal, and one in Ottawa (Diottes Hydraulics). Both made me lines for my Audi and were great to work with.... don't know if that helps you though!
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Princess will do it. If you feel like visiting me, call my boy Mark Reddic at Peninsula Hose and Hydraulics. It's worth the drive to St. Catharines.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Oh GOD!

If you go to the Princess Auto on Dixie RD...Good Freakin Luck!..they had Nothing on the Shelves when I went in(Oct 31st)..the Store was absolutely Disgusting.I asked about A Tire machine,and the kid wanted to sell me a Machine with no Bar to take the Tires off..Like Come on!..they had about 15 Rachets in the whole Store..I bought a 88 cent Hacksaw and Left..so,Joe..please don't bring anything there..if they have NO pride in the apppearance of their Store,I would hate to Depend on the Parts they Make up..Good luck..Say HI to Feds!
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Try a hydraulics shop. Parker is one line of hose/fittings...
http://www.parker.com/ead/cm2.asp?cmid=5010&
http://www.parker.com/ead/cm2.asp?cmid=3759
They can set you up with the correct hose and fittings. You probably need something like teflon core(stainless braided) to survive the methanol for any length of time.
I have heard some shops don't like to deal with automotive.
And take a look at all the other nice hose/fittings while you're there...
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Also,
With ethanol (higher % than the beer in my hand)
Most hose will certainly survive for a while, rubber/polymers will typically swell due to exposure over time. Teflon is relatively inert and unaffected.
I believe the reaction to methanol is similar (someone correct me if I'm wrong)
You might try dropping a piece of hose in a bottle and sit it on the shelf to check it periodically.
Ethanol will also attack aluminum at higher % such as E85. Not sure how much protection the anodization on fittings will provide. Stainless fittings are best but $$$.
Or just check for leaks every spring.
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Great suggestions guys! Thanks!
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