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One of my leveler hoses has a split very close to the fitting at the
jack. I bought a new hose from HWH, and set out to replace it. The
problem, though, is that the other end of the hose at the actuator is
unaccessible for removal. The other three leveler hoses are easily
accessed, but the one I need is blocked out by a frame member...typical
Murphy's law. Attempting to disassemble this entire area so I can get
to the fitting is more project than I want to undertake, so I am
wondering if there is some way I could leave the existing hose attached
at that end, cut it at a more accessible spot, and then somehow splice
in the new hose to the remaining old piece with some sort of fitting.
Anyone think this is at all possible?

Thanks
Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

I would ask HWH.

On 12/08/07, Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote:
>
> One of my leveler hoses has a split very close to the fitting at the
> jack. I bought a new hose from HWH, and set out to replace it. The
> problem, though, is that the other end of the hose at the actuator is
> unaccessible for removal. The other three leveler hoses are easily
> accessed, but the one I need is blocked out by a frame member...typical
> Murphy's law. Attempting to disassemble this entire area so I can get
> to the fitting is more project than I want to undertake, so I am
> wondering if there is some way I could leave the existing hose attached
> at that end, cut it at a more accessible spot, and then somehow splice
> in the new hose to the remaining old piece with some sort of fitting.
> Anyone think this is at all possible?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>
>
>



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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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I just replaced the high pressure hydraulic suspension hose on my 85 300TD
Mercedes.
The fittings at the ends are in two parts and can be unscrewed. It would be
possible to do
a splice should such a fitting be available in a union. I don't know if they
are. When I took
the Mercedes fittings to hydraulic hose shops they looked at me as if I was
showing them
a space alien so I suspect screw apart high pressure hydraulic hose fittings may
not be
readily available around here.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote:
>
> One of my leveler hoses has a split very close to the fitting at the
> jack. I bought a new hose from HWH, and set out to replace it. The
> problem, though, is that the other end of the hose at the actuator is
> unaccessible for removal. The other three leveler hoses are easily
> accessed, but the one I need is blocked out by a frame member...typical
> Murphy's law. Attempting to disassemble this entire area so I can get
> to the fitting is more project than I want to undertake, so I am
> wondering if there is some way I could leave the existing hose attached
> at that end, cut it at a more accessible spot, and then somehow splice
> in the new hose to the remaining old piece with some sort of fitting.
> Anyone think this is at all possible?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>

I do not know what yours look like but aircraft hoses have a jacket that screws
over the outside of the hose and the connecting point screws inside. No big
deal. Try to match one up at http://www.aircraftspruce.com. The difference is the flair
fitting if that is what you have is different on aircraft. I think the flair is
100 degrees. It might entail changing the union.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
With 1977 280E Mercedes
----- Original Message -----
From: davidkerryedwards
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:55 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Hydraulic hose splices


I just replaced the high pressure hydraulic suspension hose on my 85 300TD
Mercedes.
The fittings at the ends are in two parts and can be unscrewed. It would be
possible to do
a splice should such a fitting be available in a union. I don't know if they
are. When I took
the Mercedes fittings to hydraulic hose shops they looked at me as if I was
showing them
a space alien so I suspect screw apart high pressure hydraulic hose fittings
may not be
readily available around here.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote:
>
> One of my leveler hoses has a split very close to the fitting at the
> jack. I bought a new hose from HWH, and set out to replace it. The
> problem, though, is that the other end of the hose at the actuator is
> unaccessible for removal. The other three leveler hoses are easily
> accessed, but the one I need is blocked out by a frame member...typical
> Murphy's law. Attempting to disassemble this entire area so I can get
> to the fitting is more project than I want to undertake, so I am
> wondering if there is some way I could leave the existing hose attached
> at that end, cut it at a more accessible spot, and then somehow splice
> in the new hose to the remaining old piece with some sort of fitting.
> Anyone think this is at all possible?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>





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