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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Chad krieger on August 27, 2013, 08:54:48 PM

Title: Fuel hose
Post by: Chad krieger on August 27, 2013, 08:54:48 PM

So had a f-cked up problem today. I was cleaning out the boat and I saw that the fuel line was hanging low by the passenger seat so I went to go put it back under the boat seat and as soon as I touched it it cracked half way down the boat fuel everywhere inside this sucks. So now I get to get new hose and fix it. Nothing like the smell of fuel inside your float.


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Your Mom on August 27, 2013, 09:13:42 PM

You should feel lucky on that one...

Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 27, 2013, 09:28:27 PM

One thing on a boat.  You use heater hose the black  stuff.  I never use that shit on my fuel.  Spin the money and run AN fittings and steel Branded hose.  You will never have issues ever again.  That is one thing you do not want to break it a fuel line.  Just my opinion.


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 27, 2013, 09:29:27 PM

Even in my rail and boat never take the chance


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 27, 2013, 09:32:04 PM

It may cost a little more but my boat and rail are worth more then a fuel leak that will take your toy to the ground


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Chad krieger on August 27, 2013, 09:53:30 PM

Thanks I will get it this winter for the last couple of times out ill just get fuel hose for now. This winter plan is to pull motor and interior out so I will change it all then.


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: Chad krieger on November 06, 2013, 10:34:20 PM

So I will be pulling the motor out next weekend and painting, putting some better parts in and making some mph. I will keep posting some pics soon.


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: muffbro on November 07, 2013, 04:02:52 AM

you were very lucky......

I've seen exactly one boat fire....it was FAST -and scary.....and put a lasting impression in my mind for sure.

I RR my fuel lines every year. it's cheap insurance and it provides piece of mind...... it may be overkill but I don't mind.


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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: rush1 on November 07, 2013, 06:33:08 AM

NHRA sportsman rules allow no more than 6" of rubber fuel line totall for the vehicle , theres a reason for this , personally I would use aluminum fuel lines in 3/8 or 1/2 morroso makes them and replumb the whole boat.

Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: GT Jets on November 07, 2013, 07:42:00 AM

Quote from: rush1 on November 07, 2013, 06:33:08 AM

NHRA sportsman rules allow no more than 6" of rubber fuel line totall for the vehicle , theres a reason for this , personally I would use aluminum fuel lines in 3/8 or 1/2 morroso makes them and replumb the whole boat.

While this its true. In public waterways here is the problem.

 http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/boatbuilder_s_handbook/fuel_standards_partl.aspx

I have seen copper, stainless steel and steel fuel lines. The mistake most often found is in the hose connections. These must be barbed or AN.

USCG fuel hose is extremely durable and lasts a good long while.

GT

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Title: Re: Fuel hose
Post by: HONDO_JET on December 07, 2013, 01:06:17 PM

Quote from: Bigblockchevy on August 27, 2013, 09:29:27 PM

Even in my rail and boat never take the chance


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Just remember inside that braided stainless is rubber hose, after a few years with the new fuels they start to seep, save time and ruined trips replaced them all!