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GB SISSON · 03-30-2022, 07:37 PM

I am replacing the water pump in my 50 year old tractor and both hoses have been soaked for years by a leaking power steering pump. Both hose are in excellent condition and are so soft and pliable I wondered if they were replacement silicone hoses, but PO says no way. So, how about soaking in PS fluid? And as for the soft and hard discussion I knew it was only a matter of time for you boys~!......

03-30-2022, 07:37 PM	#10
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Softening rock hard rubber I am replacing the water pump in my 50 year old tractor and both hoses have been soaked for years by a leaking power steering pump. Both hose are in excellent condition and are so soft and pliable I wondered if they were replacement silicone hoses, but PO says no way. So, how about soaking in PS fluid? And as for the soft and hard discussion I knew it was only a matter of time for you boys~!...... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)