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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