Rico Sapolich wrote:
>
> In response to an inquiry regarding the installation of a water-cooled engine
> into an air-cooled van, Larry wrote:
>
> <<Next, get a couple
> lengths of 1.25" electrical thin-wall conduit (EMT), a tubing cutter,
> and a conduit bender. Use these for coolant lines from the engine
> compartment to the radiator. >>
>
> There are two shortcomings in using EMT for this application.

Richard,
I did not find any problem with using EMT. It was recommended by KEP, it
was easy to work with, and it's bound to hold up better than the OEM
stuff that is always rusting through. A good coat of paint will help
considerably. Of course, your mileage may vary there in the rust belt.
If you route it right, the bends are minimal, and the size of the tubing
was chosen to allow for some minimal distortion of the cross section.

Larry