Irony
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:19 AM |
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What fuel hose?
I have been reading old posts on fuel hose and it seems that it is a bit of a problem area.
Having searched around i have found hose from a few pounds per metre to £32 a metre.
Anyone have any good recommendations on what hose and where to buy it?
Its a carb setup!
[Edited on 23/6/10 by Irony]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:20 AM |
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For fuel injection or carb set-up??
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:24 AM |
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I have used the cheap braided ebay stuff on mine but after the recent threads, i think il upgrade to stainless braided after IVA.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Irony
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
For fuel injection or carb set-up??
Silly me, Webber 500 Carb.
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omega0684
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:28 AM |
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for carb set up, as its low fuel fressure, rubber hose will be fine with fuel hose clips to secure it (NOT jubalee clips). Make sure that the hose is
marked up that it is fuel hose.
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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AdamR
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 10:27 AM |
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Personally I wouldn't go with braided as it makes it impossible to inspect the condition of the rubber.
I've got FSE hoses (available direct or from Demon Tweaks) fro both my fuel system and brake reservoir
connections. They provide spec sheets for the hoses which gives me some confidence in the quality/longevity, and is also very useful for IVA.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 10:54 AM |
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Im be usuing Gates hose from local motor factors. Cheap per metre and top stuff.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 11:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
Im be usuing Gates hose from local motor factors. Cheap per metre and top stuff.
Quite... Or get stuff from the spares departments ford ect... More difficult for filler hoses (particularly the flexible type).
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 11:20 AM |
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I started with Gates fuel hose - it decayed after about 4 years.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 11:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I started with Gates fuel hose - it decayed after about 4 years.
Much better than the cheap braided stuff i had on the 205 which decayed in 4 months!
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 12:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I started with Gates fuel hose - it decayed after about 4 years.
Hum, main marques then???
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 01:22 PM |
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get yourself some marine grade outboard fuel hose
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 03:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
I have used the cheap braided ebay stuff on mine but after the recent threads, i think il upgrade to stainless braided after IVA.
Not sure where I got mine from, but when I turn the ignition on, the high pressure line squirts fuel everywhere..that's 5 years after
install.
Stainless braided stuff from reputable supplier, too. Just can't remember if it was Think or Merlin...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 03:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
get yourself some marine grade outboard fuel hose
Now that's a thought - I have a number of chandlers near to where I live (south of Ipswich). Never cheap, but I wonder if they have decent
quality stuff.
What *really* annoys me is that my bike fuel pump has a bit of flexible pipe on its outlet - it's very flexible, quite soft and light grey, and
it shows absolutely no sign of failing... it looks as good as new, but it's probably heading for 10 years old. Where can I buy a half-metre of
that stuff!
[Edited on 23/6/10 by David Jenkins]
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Irony
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 03:33 PM |
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Saw some other posts on other sights about marine fuel hose and I went and bought some just now. About 4 quid a mete so we shall have to see if it
does the job.
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