Oops! I really screwed up on the 5/8" thing---guess I combined 8mm or 5/16" into...5/8".

Any way for me to edit the thread's title?
Oh, and vstech, thanks for the tip on the Tygon, the Lowes nylon clear hose and...the Name Which I Will Not Mention again here on The Great Peach Parts odyssey known as "Diesel Discussion".