sdlomi2 wrote:
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> "Comboverfish" > wrote in message
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> > mike wrote:
> > > My neighbor has an old Ford truck. There's a coolant hose between
> > the
> > > water pump and the intake manifold. The distance between the pump
> > and
> > > the manifold is about two inches. But the gap between the ends of
> > the
> > > pipes is only about 0.3".
> > > Cutting the old hose off was easy. How do you get
> > > the new hose on without taking off the water pump?
> > >
> > > Thanks, mike
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> > At 0.3" as you measured, I would say its near impossible. You could
> > try cutting a piece just barely shorter than the old hose length. Lube
> > the inside with soap or silicone (something that will dry after
> > installation and not remain slippery). Push the hose as hard as you
> > can onto one pipe, trying to somewhat compress it. Then bend the hose
> > at 90 degrees (the hard part) and pull down on the leading edge towards
> > the other pipe while trying to work it on with a hose removal pick or
> > similar thin blunt tool. If you CAN get it started at all, you should
> > be able to work the entire diameter of the hose on to the second pipe
> > eventually without further damage.
> >
> > Now the answer you didn't want to hear. You should replace it while
> > replacing the waterpump.
> >
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> >
> My sentiments, also. But, believe me when I say it WILL go on. Slicken
> it up good, as advised above, and place it near a heat outlet in your
> house--or similar. As it gets warmer, it becomes more flexible. Just get
> into no hurry and HAVE FAITH. It will work, as I've done it numerous times.
> Keep in mind that if you use worm clamps, they can be installed AFTER the
> little bugger is in place--unscrew a clamp all the way, wrap around
> installed hose, re-insert male end into female and begin screwing.
> HTH & good luck, s

I agree, it can be done, but it is a trial of patience and holding your
tongue 'just' right. ;-)

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's