What hoses have to be USCG approved?

[Luhrs28]

I'm wondering if I get stopped for a little inspection by the Coast Guard, what hoses have to be USCG approved? For instance I'm going to have oil hoses going from the engine to/from the oil cooler, and another set of hoses going to/from the remote dual oil filters. Hot oil is going to be running through these hoses and I was thinking of using heavy-duty braided automotive hose that's made for hot oil.

Would the USCG be OK with that type of hose? If not is there a USCG hose that's rated for hot oil?

What about all the water cooling hoses? Do they all have to be USCG approved?

 

[Don S]

Re: What hoses have to be USCG approved?

Fuel hoses are the only ones that needs CG certification. oil is not a problem.

 

[Luhrs28]

Re: What hoses have to be USCG approved?

OK very good. Thanks Don.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: What hoses have to be USCG approved?

And, by the way,

All the "Enclosed Engine Compartment" CG approved items like starter, alternator, blowers, etc, are for gasoline installations.

If you're diesel, most of those "things" may not required.

http://law.justia.com/us/cfr/title33/33-2.0.1.8.44.html


Here's the fuel system requirements.

http://law.justia.com/us/cfr/title33/33-2.0.1.8.44.10.html


Cheers,


Rick

 

[Luhrs28]

Re: What hoses have to be USCG approved?

Thanks Rick. Yes I noticed with a diesel engine I have far fewer USCG rules I have to follow. Just a little side benefit.