Rubber Fuel lines?

[Dyno247365]

Does anyone know where I can get a 3/8 inch rubber fuel hose and some mini hose clamps?
I installed my new fuel filter and line, which crimped, so I cut it up, Piece of...and I'm connecting the rest of the line with a rubber hose. (I got the idea from a 5/16 fuel injecter hose I had, which fit, but wasn't working like a 3/8ths and hard to fit on.)

[corning_d3]

I wouldn't put just any rubber line on there. If it's a fuel injected engine, it operates under high pressure. I'd suggest braided lines. They can be had at most auto parts or maybe even farm supply stores.

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

I wouldn't put just any rubber line on there. If it's a fuel injected engine, it operates under high pressure. I'd suggest braided lines. They can be had at most auto parts or maybe even farm supply stores.

Braided..flexible? You raise a good point but how much more do they cost? Wait a sec, are they braided on the outside or is it inside the rubber? That's what I'm buying, the 5/16ths I have has these threads sticking out of the cutaway.

[corning_d3]

Inner braided is good, but make sure it is rated for at least 100 psi, more is better..

[Earlsfat]

Russell and Earls both sell lines that would work. You're not talking thousand's of dollars either. I think the fuel lines have an inner braided core that's silicon (don't think it's rubber but could be wrong) and an outer braided sheath. Worth the money.

For Example (You'll have to find the size you need, sales people should be able to help)
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019

Think of it as the difference between Schlitz and Guiness. They're both beer, they'll both get you drunk, but Guiness tastes good, looks cool and won't destroy you the next morning.

Good luck.

[wrightz28]

You can get regular hose from any parts store usually, but it must be rated for fuel use (it will say so on the side). This would be cheaper than the braided way, BUT you can not exceed much more than 1 foot in length.

How did you crimp the new line?

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by wrightz28

You can get regular hose from any parts store usually, but it must be rated for fuel use (it will say so on the side). This would be cheaper than the braided way, BUT you can not exceed much more than 1 foot in length.

How did you crimp the new line?

it's thinner than the brake line and I crimped it on the tube bending tool, so I tried uncrimping it and it split open, finally I got the idea to use rubber.

[wrightz28]

You can use rubber to "patch" the piece, but again, no more than 12" in length, and it must be rated for fuel use, and normally rated up to 90-100psi min.

And, it's not really htat it's thinner, it has more surface area that caused the crimp with too much pressure placed on it.

[Dyno247365]

3 words, WILD GOOSE CHASE

I went to Roadside Assistance AutoParts, "do you have braided fuel lines?" "we have normal rubber hosing but it won't stand up to 80psi...Go to Speed Planet, they should have that"

Speed Planet Guy: No braided fuel lines, Try Morlin Hoses on sunrise, there's a golf course (range) , and XXX store, and a then you'll see a stuffed shark (boat dealer), I found all of these places and no hose shop, plus I don't know how long these stores stay open for. I'll call Napa next. No they don't have it. I can't find this Morlin place in the phone book either.

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by Earlsfat

Russell and Earls both sell lines that would work. You're not talking thousand's of dollars either. I think the fuel lines have an inner braided core that's silicon (don't think it's rubber but could be wrong) and an outer braided sheath. Worth the money.

For Example (You'll have to find the size you need, sales people should be able to help)
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10019

Think of it as the difference between Schlitz and Guiness. They're both beer, they'll both get you drunk, but Guiness tastes good, looks cool and won't destroy you the next morning.

Good luck.

I only need 1 foot of it though, I'm one SECOND away from using the 5/16ths I have. This is really discouraging.

[Earlsfat]

Call up Jeg's or Summit and order it... it'll take 1-2 days-ish to get to you. If you need it sooner than that, well, better get a phonebook and call Morlin's for directions. I can't believe that none of the big stores (Napa especially) have a braid fuel line.

WTF?

And discouraging???? Dude, how about I can't even get door lock pawls to fit my Maro because the jackass that built it (or restored it) used locksets from several different MODELS of cars and nothing fits. $54 worth of new locksets is turning into $200 of ADDITIONAL parts - when you add the bastard shipping - because I want the right stuff. Not FANCY stuff, but I want a 1970 door lock pawl on the friggin thing instead of one from a 82 Citation. What a retard.

Not only aren't the gauges not the right year, not only aren't they hooked up, but the damned things don't work either. SO, me rebuilding my transmission, TWICE mind you, has turned into $350 for new gauges, $254 for new locksets, and a boatload of headaches and time.

Discouraged... have a smoke, drink a beer, ask your woman for a hummer and relax. It'll all come together, it just takes a little time.

[wrightz28]

Originally Posted by Earlsfat

Discouraged... have a smoke, drink a beer, ask your woman for a hummer and relax. It'll all come together, it just takes a little time.

Ahh Jim, man was pretax season boring without ya.

[Dyno247365]

I wasn't that discouraged, was only thinking about how much more money I'd be spending that was closer to the original repro line price of 65 dollars. I did it, I took that 5/16th fuel injection hose, cut it, fit it and screwed what was left of the aluminum line into the fuel filter. All it needs are hose clamps.

If this doesn't hold up, it's just a temporary fix. I'm gonna get those mini screw clamps, and then it should be tight. Who wants to place bets on whether this succeeds or fails?

[Earlsfat]

You young guys... you didn't even ask for a hummer???

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by Earlsfat

You young guys... you didn't even ask for a hummer???

I would if I could. Trust me. Screw Clamps fastened, all systems go. All I need is the fuel ump relay in the mail and I can start up the V8!