Help Replacing Hoses

[Wriggs86]

I've got an 86 Chev. Silverado.  Everything is original an in good shape.  However I'm looking to do a complete restoration of engine and body as a learning project.  I was cleaning the engine, hoses, carb., etc. and found that some of the hoses have some slight wear.  I've read on this site and through some of the books that a few of my exhaust issues and other performance issues can be caused by leaks in the hoses and vacuums.

Can anyone help with the changing of hoses and any percautions I need to take, and what products to buy.

Thanks.

Wriggs

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Take pictures of the hose lay out, mark all hoses on the pictures (using tape as a label) and just take off what is there and go to the local parts store and get pieces cut just like the originals.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

[Wriggs86]

Is the best practise to replace all hoses regardless.  For the replacement is it as easy as shutting off the engine, loosing the clamps, pulling the hoses, and replacing?

Also, should I be replacing the belts?

Wriggs

[shortbox85]

if your doin a engine overhaul and bosy over all, id replace the belts if u restore the engine or even hype up the performance of it

[Wriggs86]

I'm not looking to overhaul or make a street truck.  I'm just trying to learn the basics and in the process make the engine run better.  I wasn't sure if the belts were a good thing to replace since the engine is original and it's unknown when they were last replaced.

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The belts need to be replaced if they are worn.  Worn is normally where it is seperating on the bottom or the top.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project