I have replaced, literally, dozens of these hoses (227217-850) {twin line that runs through the mast} over the years with no problem. A couple of months ago they start arriving from BT - 14 inches too short. The part number is stenciled right on the hose, so I know it's the right part. Dealer says they have been to BT with the problem, and that they are adamant that they have not changed the length etc. I have laid an old hose and a "short" one on the floor side by side, yup, the new one is 14 inches too short. I have measured them and BT says the short one is the correct length?? In order to make them work I have to grab all the slack from the supply lines that go from the valve body to the lower mast and fabricate a 14 inch metal strap that extends up the side of the mast, to where they can be coupled, attaching the double female WEO coupler to the fabricated strap. Even then I have to streeeetttttcchhhh the twin hose a long way, my concern being undue stress on the plastic rollers the hose runs over.
Has anyone else had a problem like this ??
Either I'm losing it, or these hoses are too short.