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Subject:Re: Heater or Rad Hose. What "Contact" Heat can it Handle?
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:41:15 -0700

Heater/rad hose routinely deals with 220 degree F. coolant which is the same
temperature as the block, so I don't see any issues.

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I'm thinking of protecting these wires (pic):  *http://tinyurl.com/282asu9
> *from stray spark plug wire high voltage. Wrapping them would mean taking
> the harness off engine.
>
> Gates website shows standard rad hose and heater hose can handle up to,
> occasional, 125F. My gut tells me it would might melt or deform if actually
> contacting the block but.....
>
> Is there a risk of heater hose, or standard rad hose igniting if up against
> or very near the engine block?
>
> I'm leaning towards yes, but more knowledgeable people might know for sure.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
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>
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>
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>

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Jake

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1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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