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[Auburn David]

Guy at the parts house is telling me that heater hose will work as return line..I figure the hydro oil would break it down?

[boyscout862]

I've got a 1/2" fuel line that has been in place to carry a return for 15 years. It does not see any pressure but, if the cylinder leaks it may see pressure and burst. I hope to replace it in the spring. Good Luck, Rick

[glgrumpy]

Pressure hoses have wire strands in them, to hold pressures.  Heat hose has cloth in it, Maybe, so would not be my choice. BUT, maybe return line hose a softer one might work, but I would prefer squeezed on fittings and threaded connectors, not slip over for most of my items.

[Auburn David]

Pressure hoses have wire strands in them, to hold pressures.  Heat hose has cloth in it, Maybe, so would not be my choice. BUT, maybe return line hose a softer one might work, but I would prefer squeezed on fittings and threaded connectors, not slip over for most of my items.

It doesn't  take any type connection..just hose clamps..#6-8-13-17 in this diagram(in red) 

[olcowhand]

Heater hose doesn't do well with oils.  It will swell & soften.  You need hose for fuel or oil.

[Auburn David]

Heater hose doesn't do well with oils.  It will swell & soften.  You need hose for fuel or oil.

Yea..thats what I tried to tell the parts guy.

[FilledTires]

Maybe this would work for you:

 

http://www.northernt...95409_200395409

[Auburn David]

Maybe this would work for you:

 

http://www.northernt...95409_200395409

Thank you that would work great!

[Cvans]

I buy the purpose made return hose. I don't want to  be 20 miles from home and have problems.