Fuel Lines

[FJnotCJ]

Anybody find a source for original type fuel lines and fittings? I have a lot of it, mostly in 6" lengths...the stuff seems to be very durable. I would rather not do the rubber stuff with hose clamps, but will if I have to...

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

I used yellow fuel line (tygon?) from McMaster Carr. I can get you the number. It's the right thickness, but a lot more flexible, I was worried about it collapsing on the suction side of the pump, but no problems (yet).

You can reuse the nuts, they come off and there's a hose barb underneath, slide on the hose and stake (or screw) the nut back in place.

 

[foxfab]

Type Fuel and Lubricant Yellow Tygon PVC Tubing
Plastic PVC and Tygon
PVC Material Tygon Formulation PVC
Tygon Material Tygon PVC
Material Tygon PVC
Tygon Forumulation F-4040-A
Shape Single Line
System of Measurement Inch
Reinforcement Unreinforced
Semi-Clear Yellow
Color Semi-Clear Yellow
Maximum Pressure Range, psi Under 100
Low Temperature Range -99º to -1º F
High Temperature Range +101º to +200º F
Operating Temperature Range -35º to +165º F
Durometer Range 51A-70A (Soft)
Durometer (Soft) 57A
Durometer 57A (Soft)
For Use With Biodiesel and Coolants and Gasoline and Heating Oils and Kerosene
Fittings Used Barbed
Specifications Met Not Rated

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

What I've found playing around with this stuff recently, when you go to reuse the original fittlings: The hose is thinner, so the cone washer needs to be shimmed with something. I use teflon tape to build up the outside of the hose then slip on the cone piece and the staking nut holds everything secure.

It does harden up over time.