[DeTomaso] beading water tubes?

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/4/11 11:04:06 AM, kenn_green at yahoo.com writes:

> I bought some 1 1/2 stainless tubing to run under the car and and am 
> wondering about getting a bead on it.  Is a bead necessary with a double 
> clamped hose?  Is it easier to lay a small bead with a welder?
> 
A bead may not be necessary if you use water to ease a 1-3/8" dia hose on. 
If you use WD-40 or similar, maybe..., Some guys solder or braze a small 
piece of wire around the tube to make a bead, SS brazes beautifully once any 
polish is scrubbed off. Professional beaders are a couple of hundred dollars 
in cost. Good luck- J DeRyke