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rlemn8r
09-23-2007, 10:51 AM
I have an eliminator 210 eagle with a set back legend pump. I would like to change the water intake hose from the nasty rubber one to a nice braided hose with fittings. Can someone tell me what size to use, 8an, 10an, 12an, the hose on there does not seem to have a size on it.. Also, is a standard bulkhead fitting long enough to go through the pump and hull so I can attach hose on th other side.. Any help would be great. thanks!!!
fleetimus
09-23-2007, 11:18 AM
I used -8AN
RICHARD TILL
09-23-2007, 03:06 PM
-8AN works well for me also.
396_WAYS_TO_SPIT
09-23-2007, 03:31 PM
You can use -8(which is most common) or -10.
jrork
09-23-2007, 03:56 PM
-8 for me too. I gotta agree with Micheal and say 8 or 10 would be the best. Dont think I'd go smaller than -8
GAWnCA
09-23-2007, 04:12 PM
-8 for me too. I gotta agree with Micheal and say 8 or 10 would be the best. Dont think I'd go smaller than -8
Dumb question but I have to ask... The larger the number the smaller the hose?? :confused:
McIntyrelocal
09-23-2007, 04:14 PM
the larger the number the bigger the hose.
GAWnCA
09-23-2007, 04:23 PM
the larger the number the bigger the hose.
Thanks Mc.
jrork
09-24-2007, 05:44 AM
the larger the number the bigger the hose.
Yup, somebody on here has a cross reference to what the ID size is for SS lines. I've seen it but can't find it
alien2
09-24-2007, 06:00 AM
Think of it in 1/16's
-8 = 8 - 1/16's or 1/2 inch
-10 = 10 - 1/16's or 5/8 inch
-12 = 12 - 1/16's or 3/4 inch
etc . . .
GOT IT ;) :)
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tomply32
09-24-2007, 06:10 AM
thanks alien i knew sizes but did not know how they came up with them
87 sleekcraft
OKIE-JET
09-24-2007, 06:26 AM
Every hose on mine is 5/8, and those are factory, so when i finally go all braided, it will be -10AN.
rlemn8r
09-24-2007, 06:40 AM
Thanks for the replies everybody, that was alot of help...
GAWnCA
09-24-2007, 07:32 AM
Cool, Now I know I can go with # -10 since all my water hoses are 5/8". Thanks!
Think of it in 1/16's
-8 = 8 - 1/16's or 1/2 inch
-10 = 10 - 1/16's or 5/8 inch
-12 = 12 - 1/16's or 3/4 inch
etc . . .
GOT IT ;) :)
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Squirtcha?
09-24-2007, 07:35 AM
-8AN here. I've got a valve on it to reduce the flow to the motor, but I leave it wide open. Never had a problem with too much, or too little water.
Picture shows -8 in (top line) supply from pump to motor and -8 dump (bottom line). Both valved, but both kept wide open at all times. For mine -8 seems to be the perfect size.
http://www.homestead.com/jetboat/files/img_0342e.jpg
GAWnCA
09-24-2007, 07:57 AM
What motor are you running? or does it matter? :confused:
-8AN here. I've got a valve on it to reduce the flow to the motor, but I leave it wide open. Never had a problem with too much, or too little water.
Picture shows -8 in (top line) supply from pump to motor and -8 dump (bottom line). Both valved, but both kept wide open at all times. For mine -8 seems to be the perfect size.
http://www.homestead.com/jetboat/files/img_0342e.jpg
Squirtcha?
09-24-2007, 08:00 AM
It's a 466 BBF with around 500 hp. It spins an Aggressor AB to about 5200-5300 rpm. I wouldn't think it would make a difference from one motor to the next though.
GAWnCA
09-24-2007, 08:08 AM
Well, until I switch everything over to braided lines, I'll just use the 5/8" rubber hose already there, WHEN my motor gets back from the shop. :D Hopefully this week. SUmmer's almost gone and I've only had it out once since I bought it.
It's a 466 BBF with around 500 hp. It spins an Aggressor AB to about 5200-5300 rpm. I wouldn't think it would make a difference from one motor to the next though.