REPLACING RUSTY TRANSMISSION LINES with Russell Hose and Hose ends

Petnatcar

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Member
Oct 17, 2017
76
Watertown, NY
Hi Guys,
The Transmission Cooler Lines rusted out and instead of going through the agony of fitting new hard lines I choose an alternate route.
I installed some Russell Hose and Hose Ends which made the job much easier and it looks like a million bucks.

Here's what I did:
- Cut the lines at the transmission and near where they enter the radiator
- Insert a 3/8" Hard Line x 6AN Male Compression Fitting at 4 locations on the hard lines
- Measure and make up 3 lengths of #6 Stainless Braided Hose with
1 short piece with 2 - 6AN Straight Female Hose Ends
2 longer pieces with 2 - 6AN 90 degree Female Hose Ends and 2-6AN Straight Male Hose Ends
- Run the lines through the round holes in the chassis and Don't forget which line goes where!
- Tighten up all the fittings and top up the transmission with fluid

As you can see one hose could have been a little longer at the radiator but everything still works fine.

The photos should give you a better idea of what I actually did.

Good luck,
Peter
 

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Mooseman

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Dec 4, 2011
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Cool! Added to FAQ.
 
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HARDTRAILZ

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I like this option when the time comes
 

Petnatcar

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Member
Oct 17, 2017
76
Watertown, NY
Hi Guys,
Since posting this I've discovered a few things that you should be aware of from a safety stand point if you perform this repair.
In my haste to get the job done I overlooked some important safety aspects:
1 - Be sure the stainless line is not rubbing on the front CV Joint. It
can be tied up to the steel hard line that runs inside the side frame
member. Look up from below and you can see it.
2 - Reposition the hoses as shown for a neater appearance.
3 - Be aware of the sharp edge on the hole in the front cross member.
Cut a length of vacuum line, split it down one side and slip it over the
edge.
4 - Cut another length of hose and slip it over the edge of the cross
member that supports the transmission. Secure it with a couple tie
wraps then a bigger tie wrap for the hoses. You'll have to drill a 3/16"
hole for one tie wrap.
 

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