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jackpot007
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 Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:55 am Post subject: Can I use imperial size fuel lines instead? |
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Hi,
My Super Beetle '75 uses 7mm and 11mm FI fuel hoses.
I'm wondering if I can use imperial size fuel hoses instead?
1/4 inch is equal to 6.35mm
27/64 inch is equal to 10.71mm
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7/16 inch is equal to 11.11mm
Suggestions? |
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mtdorajohn
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| I do on my bug, just have to push it on a little harder..... use clamps too ! |
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jackpot007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject: 1/4 inch fuel line FI instead of 7mm |
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OK,
Good to know for the 1/4 inch.
What kind of clamps did you use? Anything special? |
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19super73
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Metric hoses are simple to find in our country, why aren't you getting those instead?
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jackpot007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: Metric size hoses availability |
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In my area (Sudbury, Ontario) I can't seem to find any store with metric size hose: Maslack, Napa...
They only have Imperial size. The supply seems to be for american cars.
If I want metric I can't find anyone close by. I can order a fuel line kit for a VW Super Beetle '75 from Germansupply in Toronto.
Nothing close by.
That's why I'm thinking of using imperial FI line instead. I can pick that up at just about any store.
So, I'm still trying to replace the 7mm and 11 mm for my Super Beetle.
I'm also looking for appropriate fuel line clamps.
Any store suggestions? |
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mainfr4me
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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I used the closest size available, and use standard hose clamps, and checked for leaks. Like you, I could not a local store that carried metric sized hoses.
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jackpot007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:30 am Post subject: Metric fuel lines |
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Those standard hose clamps did the job?
I actually thought you needed stronger clamps, those recommended for fuel injected lines? |
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dan macmillan
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jackpot007, check your messages.
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jackpot007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:48 am Post subject: Metric fuel lines |
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| Dan, check your messages |
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mainfr4me
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Metric fuel lines |
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| jackpot007 wrote: | Those standard hose clamps did the job?
I actually thought you needed stronger clamps, those recommended for fuel injected lines? |
Not that I've needed, but then again I'm not FI on mine (I have a 73 Super). Even still, I tried the FI clamps, and had a poor experience with them. I found these style put a more evenly distributed pressure around the hose, were cheaper, and just plain worked.
You could also use the slightly undersized hose you noted to use it's own stretch to put pressure and create a seal around the line in conjunction with the clamp. Just make sure the hoses are FI rated as well. |
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jackpot007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:43 am Post subject: Fuel hose clamps |
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| Thanks for reply. I'll try the hose clamps. |
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