[T2] Braided fuel line

[Deanah Alexander]

Ok, thanks. I will get under and see what is connected to what. Someone has
changed the original line that was in. I just discovered it.

On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 1:07 AM MUTS <muts at verizon.net> wrote:

> Braided fuel line makes it difficult to tell when the ends are split and
> can cause leaks.  I would take issue with 5/16th hose; it is too large
> and you then rely on the clamp to hold it- Note the metal tube
> connections are larger; hose should be a tight fit without the clamp, so
> the barb holds the line and the clamp is BEHIND the barb and not on it.
> Get the 7mm i.d. stuff Bus Depot sells; it is not braided.  Read
> Atwell's page on his site:
> https://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html  A sublink shows all
> the bits/lengths needed for a 77 bus, I think it's more than 3 feet-
> https://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses/FI_Kit_Inst_77.jpg
>
> Use a single edge razor to cut the line, or a guillotine tube cutter
> that holds a replaceable razor in it so cut is square.
> https://www.sears.com/craftsman-edge-utility-cutter/p-00937309000P
>
> I am cc'ing to Deanaha and Bill as I seem to be getting posts but last
> one did not appear.....
>
> On 4/21/2019 11:18 PM, Billiumboy wrote:
> > I would suggest using modern fuel line that can handle the ethanol found
> in most gasoline.
> >
> > I suggest Gates Barricade branded line.  Three feet of 5/16 should do
> it.  I would also suggest proper 13-15mm fuel injection hose clamps and not
> worm clamps. You will need a sharp set of snips as this line is hard to cut
> even with razor blades.
> >
> > You will also need about 2 inches of a larger fuel line that connects
> the fuel filter to the fuel pump.
> >
> > The braided line does not seem to hold up well to today’s fuel
> >
> >
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Deanah