I don't have any experience with your engine/chassis combination. However, I had to be careful on my Ferguson TO-35 with the same issue. I found that variables I could play with were the length of the lower hose , and use of a corrugated ( rippled outer surface) hose for more flexibility. The corrugated hose may or may not be a good answer. If it's a long hose, some people also worry about the lower hose collapsing if there's no corrugation or inner spring. If all else fails, you can also move the hose a small distance out of the way with tie wraps , rope, or a metal shield. I finally settled on a corrugated hose that was not a " factory" replacement, but had the correct diameters at both ends but was a bit longer than stock.