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I have an update to this thread.  After receiving my feedback on the hose kit purchase,  NPD's Richard Schmidt was immediately in contact with me to resolve the problem.  I will receive a refund for the upper hose that I didn't use and they are working with Marti to resolve the problem.  I did not have to ask for the refund.   I am very impressed with the responsiveness and concern shown by NPD - they really are on the side of the enthusiast and I wanted to make sure people on this forum know it. 
If anyone is looking to buy the Marti SB concours hose kit with clamps it is suggested to contact Richard Schmidt or Scott Halseth first to see if this problem is fixed prior to order.  I am told it could take awhile.
Kurt.

I've had the same issue twice with the Marti upper hoses for a 67 GT350 being too short.  I contacted Marti Auto Works, and they, unfortunately, were no help.  I ended up getting a different hose on my own and getting the correct clamps.

I feel your pain.  It's extremely frustrating, especially when the hose I removed was more than correct in length and bend.  And, these hoses are not cheap.

Ditto for me.  This is actually the second set for me too.  The first time about 2 yrs ago that I returned to NPD had the same short hose.  Marti was no help at all.  I thought they would have corrected by now but apparently not.
The NPD/Marti listing says "every 67 GT350 should have these hoses".  Well I don't know what GT350 it fits but I suspect NONE.
Agreed with others that their stampings are very marginal at best and do not last long in use - also the texture is too smooth and hose quality not the best.
I am curious what brand or make hose you ended up using as I have decided to get an upper elsewhere and staple on clamps myself like you did.

By the way I have  encountered problems with the Marti battery cable sets being too short on the engine ground side and  also not the greatest quality.
Thanks for everybodys response.     Kurt.
 

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The best thing you can do to decrease the chances of heat or fire is to make sure the connectors at the gauge and terminal block are clean, tight and crimped well.  Even to the point of adding solder to the connector crimps.  Also star washers under connectors at the gauge help insure a tight low resistance connection.   Loose or corroded connections create a high resistance point  in the circuit that can melt wires or possibly cause a fire. 

Ok... thanks. helping my son try to install a late model (96 or so) SB 302 in a 67. With 67' frame mounts they are too wide? Will bolt up on one side but will not line up (reach) on the other. Looks to be about an inch or so shy widthwise.

As suggested try the 66 or 68 up frame mounts.  Your problem is typical when using 67 frame mounts without the specific 67 insulators.

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