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slugbug60
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 Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:17 pm Post subject: Fuel hose length |
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I’m replacing all the fuel hose in my 1960 beetle with dual carbs. Does anyone have a good ballpark length that I would need to do all the rubber/braided line for the whole car? I’m ordering hose from Belmetric, and it is sold by the foot.
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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I see you have a 2110 so I assume dual carbs. Post a picture so we can see what your have.
I'd go for 6' which should be plenty.
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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Are you running a rubber line from the nipple at the side of the tranny all the way to a carb/tee, or do you have a metal section there?
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slugbug60
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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Yeah, it’s dual Dellorto DRLA 40s. Also, yes it’s rubber all the way from the frame near the trans back. I’ll try to get a pic in a bit. It has been sitting for 10 years, and I’m starting to get it back on the road. I’m assuming 10ft should be plenty and I’ll have some leftover for future needs.
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slugbug60
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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Hey Glenn, Im ordering from Belmetric per some info I read from you in another post from a few years back discussing fuel lines. Is 5mm inside diameter hose enough for 2L+ motor? I’m may go a little bigger with displacement and IDAs down the road. I know the line through the tunnel is about that size. Just want to make sure I won’t have issues later on.
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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10' should be plenty no matter what.
Is it a Gates Barricade or similar multi-layer, multi-fuel compatible type? |
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slugbug60
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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It’s Flennor Braided Multi-Fuel.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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| Hey Glenn, Im ordering from Belmetric per some info I read from you in another post from a few years back discussing fuel lines. Is 5mm inside diameter hose enough for 2L+ motor? I’m may go a little bigger with displacement and IDAs down the road. I know the line through the tunnel is about that size. Just want to make sure I won’t have issues later on. |
6mm
https://belmetric.com/m6x11-braided-flennor-multifuel-hose-rhm6braid/
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funkeefresh69
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| slugbug60 wrote: |
| Hey Glenn, Im ordering from Belmetric per some info I read from you in another post from a few years back discussing fuel lines. Is 5mm inside diameter hose enough for 2L+ motor? I’m may go a little bigger with displacement and IDAs down the road. I know the line through the tunnel is about that size. Just want to make sure I won’t have issues later on. |
6mm
https://belmetric.com/m6x11-braided-flennor-multifuel-hose-rhm6braid/ |
Glenn, I have kind of the same question. However, my application is not a 2L engine, just all stock. In this case is the Flennor Germany Hose (6mm x 11) still ok or should I do the 5mm hose as that is more "stock". Reason I ask is the original german braided stuff is really tight to get on, so is the 6mm for an easier fit? |
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HarrysRatBug
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:05 am Post subject: Re: Fuel hose length |
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| I believe stock size was 5.5 mm so that's why 5 is tight. I use the 6 mm and also Belmetric's fuel injection hose clamps so they don't cut into the hose like the regular ones do! |
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