3212 alive, but bleeding badly

[Simplicity314 0]

Welp, changed all the fluids in the 3212, except for the tranny cooler since the picture in the online manual wasn't clear as to which hoses were the "low pressure" lines, so I just topped it off. Well, I fired it up, and it ran :D though at a low idle since I hadn't adjusted the carb. Tranny fluid then came GUSHING out of a worn hose, where two of them had been rubbing together. Are these hoses still available?? I know tranny line is specialized. If not, could I just try to find some hydro hose that is the right ID? Also, since I did not have the air cleaner on, I could see the bottom of the body of the carb, and I had a small stream of gas running there. Is this a float issue or can it be something else? The carb is completely rebuilt, and never had this happen before after I rebuilt a carb. Again, thanks in advance. --Jim edit: oh, by the way, the cooler is the Vickers. Thanks.

[UCD 14]

Jim You can have hoses made up at a hydraulic shop or most parts stores.

[HubbardRA 19]

As Maynard said, have a hose made. Take the old one with you, so that the end fittings can be matched. There are different types and sizes.

[Wishin2BMowin 0]

Either you messed up the float adjustment or the float has a pin hole leak and has filled with fuel. If the float has a leak you can make the hole a little bit bigger and get the gas out of it, then use some kind of sealent or something to plug the leak or buy a new float. Best of luck...

[MPH 12]

On the vickers on my 3314 all the hoses were just held on with the cheapo wire radiator hose type clamps, kinda tells me none of them are high presure hoses as none are screw in typr fittings like say a power steering hose. I'd think just buying new hydro hose and clamps should work. I might be all wrong here, maybe it's a major leak waitting to happen on mine.

[Simplicity314 0]

That's all that's holding mine on, except for one replacement clamp. The hydro hoses should work--doubt there's any significant pressure, judging by the flow of the leak...my only concern is routing them. Looks like unless they're pre-formed they will kink, but I'll deal with it. Thanks Marty.

[PatRarick 1]

Might try just cutting the hose at the leak and put in a barbed hose coupler and a couple of clamps. Pat

[D-17_Dave 12]

Marty's right. All the lines external on a Vickers are low pressure. But something like heater hose is too low pressure for this application. Most hydraulic shops will have reinforced weave hose like used on "push-lock" style fittings. This type hose is made for the low pressure, heat, and flexability you need. Replace all of them as they will all be stiff and rotten.