Anyone use flexible transmission lines?

[junkyard junky]

I had to cut the lines next to the transmission in my 65 Coronet when I pulled the trans. They wouldn't break loose. A local place says they can crimp a rubber hose and end onto the line. I'm not sure if I want to go that way. Hose is going to cost $8 a foot plus the fitting and $10-$15 labor to do it. I'm thinking of using the braided metal flexible lines to connect the transmission and the cooler in the radiator. What brand has anyone else used? Thanks!

 

[Leadfoot]

I've spliced one with gas hose with hose clamps in the past and it held up quite well.

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Here!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rsd-rtc6602/overview/make/chrysler

 

[Moparsmitty]

If you are using flexible hose for your trans cooler you should probably use hose that is specifically for trans/ power steering fluid. My trans guy tells me that regular fuel hose will eventually soften and fail from being exposed to trans fluid. There's usually not a lot of pressure (20 psi or so) so that's not a problem. I've been using flex line on my car for a long time without problems. Just make sure it's routed away from heat and sharp stuff. Most part stores carry trans/power steering specific flex line.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...HDN_-1_-1&mn=Hayden&mc=HDN&pt=N0924&ppt=C0222

 

[bm02tj]

You can use a compression coupling or the flex hose
If you use the flex hose I would do the first part of a double flare to put bump in line to hold rubber hose with a clamp

 

[dvw]

Splice the steel line back together with a compression fitting. Trans cooler pressure is low. Or get a bender and bend your old, pretty easy.
Doug

 

[Moparmatt72]

I got the an fittings for the transmission, then connected -6an hose up front to the cooler.