Additional note on 25mm (1") coolant hose.
Many applications require a significant bend in the hose. Using straight hose in these applications can put significant side load on the radiator spigots and has the potential to collapse the hose at the bend.
To overcome the above potential I cut to length Gates ;
Moulded 90 degree bend, in diffrent "Arm" length options
- PN 03-0010 ID 25.4mm, Arm 1 125mm, Arm 2 125mm
- PN 03-0011 ID 25.4mm, Arm 1 300mm, Arm 2 300mm
Multi Fit Coolant Hose with two bends, a 135 & 90 degree
- PN01-007 ID 25mm Length 550
Unfortunatly I must use one connector. You can choose from;
- Straight PN28606
- Elbow PN28626
- Tee PN28638
My oil hose is Gates hydraulic 8GHT
I use Gates Barricade fuel injection hose, over automotive style spigots (without sharp multi barb grips). Not for its higher pressure rating but for its slightly higher temperature and vapour transmission rating.
The old style multi barb spigots are to be avoided and may as Roger suggests, cause damage to the inside of the hose.
As for clamps - all my fuel & oil hose clamps are multi use, smooth edged fuel injection style. My coolant hose clamps are the, now Rotax standard, spring clamps😈