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Post by magikbus on May 5, 2019 16:45:22 GMT -8
Hi all.... I went out to start Betsy today and decided to check out my fuel line connections. They were fine. What wasn't fine were the lines themselves. Even the line I bought a couple of years ago leaked like a sieve. The line just after the electric fuel pump (yes it only puts out 3 psi, it's stamped right on it), on a 5" Circumference bend had gobs of gas oozing out of it. Now it's true it has sat empty for awhile, but come on!
Anyway I need 5 feet of good 6mm I.D. fuel line that will last me for the next 10 years. When I call my F.L.A.P.S. they either don't know what I'm talking about, or just grunt and say nope, and they don't know where to get it. 1/4 " I.D. won't work, I have some black rubber stuff and I can't squeeze it enough with good fuel injection pipe clamps to come close to a good fit.
Ideas?
Stan
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Post by Brenticon on May 5, 2019 18:11:54 GMT -8
Bavarian?
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Post by CrazyBrit on May 5, 2019 19:34:43 GMT -8
Harbourview used to stock the proper braided VW lines. It wasn't cheap and you cannot see the condition of the rubber line underneath, but it is nice quality stuff. I'm not certain how well it holds up against Ethanol laced fuel though.
I've bought regular fuel lines from Lordco before. It fits and seems to last. I replace all of my lines every four or five years in an abundance of caution though. I don't want to be in the next photograph on thesamba of an owner watching his bus / car burn. I also have a Blazecut installed system in my bus just in case.
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Post by Volktales on May 5, 2019 20:44:19 GMT -8
The braided fuel lines, even the genuine German ones from the dealer, have been variable in their quality. Some have held up for years, some fail very quickly. The German braided line has not been shown to hold up to Ethanol laced fuel at all. I never use Ethanol in any of my VW's, so I have not had much of a problem so far. Also do not use any fuel line branded Meyle. This stuff is definitely crap and looks like original German braided line, but is not. The last few major projects I have done have been fuel injected, so use Gates Barricade branded hose which is supposed to be compatible with Ethanol. Take a sample of your old fuel hose in and match it with the closest available stuff that is Ethanol compliant at your local auto parts supplier. You will need hose clamps as well... And I believe 1/4" is the closest match. Bavarian normally does stock the correct type braided carburetor hose, although I am not sure how much is in stock at the moment...
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Post by tony on May 5, 2019 21:04:57 GMT -8
hows about 'a hundred pounds of yeast and some copper line'  (sorry , maybe a bit obscure) |
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Post by Volktales on May 5, 2019 21:13:53 GMT -8
"Everybody knows Stan made moonshine!" Or something like that...
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Post by tony on May 5, 2019 22:06:25 GMT -8
lol
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Post by busaddict on May 6, 2019 12:07:42 GMT -8
It is my belief that ethanol laced fuel when left to sit will rot the braided fuel lines, often at the lowest point near the fuel pump. When you change lines, change the whole lot. Always keep a look out for any fuel dripping and the smell test at the vents is a good idea too. Only Chevron 94 and COOP 91 octane say they are ethanol free.
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Post by mitchy965 on May 6, 2019 14:10:45 GMT -8
pure-gas.org
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Post by CrazyBrit on May 13, 2019 9:24:36 GMT -8
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Post by magikbus on May 13, 2019 20:03:56 GMT -8
Good link Mark, Thanks.
Stan
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 5, 2020 13:10:30 GMT -8
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Post by magikbus on Aug 5, 2020 15:29:16 GMT -8
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 5, 2020 16:26:12 GMT -8
It's cheaper at Wolfgang at $1.69 a foot. Belmetric's bulk pricing doesn't make sense. Its more expensive to order 15 metres than 14 metres...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 5, 2020 21:39:44 GMT -8
I'm interested in buying some. Both cars are due.
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(sorry , maybe a bit obscure)
