Joined: Mar 22, 2017 Posts: 301 Location: Great Mills, MD
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:54 am Post subject: M38A1 Vacuum Wiper Hose Question
Hi Guys,
The vacuum wiper hose listed in the ORD as 33-T-233 doesn't mention what it actually looks like, and I'm going thru pubs now trying to find a good pic without much success. I've seen 7/32 ID vacuum hose with a smooth rubber exterior and also where you can see the reinforcing fibers under the outer layer of rubber. Which type is "correct"? I know it's a silly detail, but if I have to buy the hose anyway......I might as well get the right stuff.
I know this isn't exact, but just get the correct diameter black rubber hose from local hardware store. There is nothing special about it, just a thick pure rubber hose, no reinforcing, a slight ribbing on original, but only notice if you happens to catch just right in sun or spill a different liquid on it, and the ribbing is only on one side.
Use caution when you buy the hose, I ordered a roll of fresh hose from ebay, and it disintegrated in 4 months. I ended up using NOS hose from the 70's, which has lasted over a year now with no deterioration at all. _________________ 1953 M-38A1 US built but used by Canadian Army
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum