Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.
You might even get a price on hose - probably Gates Rubber - from your local NAPA store. Since it's not "Boat Hose" it's probably significantly less than either WM or Defender. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:23 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John and Maryann Read <johnpr...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old. Exterior looks great but interior shows a number of corrosion issues. Had to remove fittings and saw off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I did that to getting a new tank. That said, the hidden corrosion on the interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good idea. Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther's in Bristol RI who by all accounts are the "go to" source for a tank made right in all respects. Not the least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say :) Question is replacing the hoses. West carries the Shields brand, Defender the Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price. Specifications are essentially identical. Any reason to not embrace the lower price?? John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT
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