Hi Members, Here's something you crossram people might like to know. If ever you need the balance tube hoses & can't wait for the real McCoys, just go to your local Home Depot's plumbing dept. There you will find these hoses with stainless clamps (2) per each hose. And the cost is $1.95 each. They seem to be made of neoprene but I can't say for sure. Hey, any port in a storm, right? And they are a perfect fit!!! A fellow "F" owner in Florida has had them on his "F" for 3 years - no problems. Ted Larangeira [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]