My comments were a JOKE - ask some women about the dudes of that decent. In reference to the post above also : " that might explain the 1.4 billion people "

Merc hoses have been from Mexico and China for a while

Anyone can respectfully burn a worn out flag.

I'm in the hose and fitting business in Arizona. The "curved hose" market has gone offshore due to the big domestics (Dayco & Gates) extremely long lead times, high minimums and predatory pricing. Ihave some OEM's I sell curved hoses to and they have to order well ahead of anticipated production times. WE (American suppliers) are creating that Chinese market through our desire to not deal in the smaller un-profitable stuff. China will.

Thank you for that explanation Fair Chase.

Good thing they put the part number on them because those Chinese hoses all look alike.