88 BJ74 Heater Lines

[cruiserpilot]

I don’t want to delete the rear heater. Not interested in converting existing hoses to rubber. I’d like to replace the existing as they have corroded thru. I’ve looked at normal sites and as far as I can see nothing factory from normal distributors. Does anyone know of source for replacement lines from any reproduction company? Just a couple of pics. They are dripping now.

 

[jblueridge]

At one point I thought about replacing mine. I was going to buy easy to bend copper-nickel tubing: it won’t corrode.
I deleted the heater instead.

 

[Felde]

Those lines are done. Logically, you can either replace them (which is some effort) or delete them (which is less effort).
Eventually it is all about your attitude:
- Want to keep it 'factory' (to the best possible extend), it will be quite some effort to find or fabricate near-factory tubing.
- Want to keep the rear heating functional only, you can look for other, easier options, e.g. hoses.
For further discussion and advice, your preference would be good to know.

Easy bending tube sounds to be a good idea. Longer stretches of hose always have a tendency to move and eventually wear a hole into it.
Good Luck Ralf

 

[svsisu]

x2 on recreating with copper nickel tubing if you want to keep.

 

[jblueridge]

copper nickel

 

[cruiserpilot]

copper nickel

That's funny, it says pick up in Lincoln, Nebraska. I spent 3 weeks there a month ago... Thanks, that's the stuff I'll get and
bend up my own now. The short fitting behind top of motor is a bugger to get to, its' gonna get messy.

 

[jblueridge]

You should be able to silver solder attachment tabs, etc.