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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:43 am    Post subject: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Guys,
Not sure if there's a better place to post this but here goes....

This issue with fuel line has been bothering me. The German braided line doesn't seem to last very long maybe because of the alcohol in our gas. I've bought rolls of Gates barricade in 5/16 and 1/4. The 5/16 works great on fuel injected buses but the 1/4 is slightly too large for carbureted buses. So this morning I did some quick online snooping and found this

Honda Fuel Line 5.5mm Part Number 95001-55003-60m

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It works out to be roughly $2.40/foot if you shop around. I just ordered 26 feet. When it arrives I'll come back and let you know what I think.

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Here's my order
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361613325628?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You can buy 3 meters or by the foot. I thought I'd buy in bulk to bring the unit cost down.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:45 am    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Sweet, thanks for the heads up.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:27 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

thks, please keep us posted
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:32 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Hey Gary - your eyes are probably better than mine but did you see anywhere in the description where it said this fuel line was alcohol resistant? I know the Gates Barricade is slightly too big but mine has lasted a long time and the clamps have held without issue.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:34 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Not that I can quote but I did see something regarding outboard motors and alcohol.

Edit: Ethanol: Not compatible with greater than 10%

Anyone know how much ethanol is in our gas? Answer below

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the requirements with the Renewable Fuel Standard Program. There are three general categories of ethanol-gasoline blends: E10, E15, and E85. E10 is gasoline with 10% ethanol content.Apr 6, 2016

https://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/gasoline/faq.htm
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

I'm happy with my Gates lines. Been in the bus for a few years now. Thinking about dropping the engine this summer as the lines are nicely hidden so inspection is not easy. I'm pretty sure E10 is the common fuel in Fla.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:12 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

https://www.belmetric.com/braided-metric-hose-oem-...u132ng4bq3

This is what I'm going to buy next time I need fuel line.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:53 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

^^^^^ Nice!!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:39 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Bill, isn't that a full mm short?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:09 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

aeromech wrote:
Bill, isn't that a full mm short?


I just measured the German braided rubber fuel hose I get from Wolfsburg West. It's 5mm ID. I have that used steel fuel line to screw into that fuel pump we were discussing, It measures 6mm OD. The 5mm slipped over it nicely.

I don't think that small difference will matter.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:14 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

I don't think that small difference will matter.

Is that what your wife says all the time?👹
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:21 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

aeromech wrote:
I don't think that small difference will matter.

Is that what your wife says all the time?👹


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:34 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

The honda line looks promising.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

aeromech wrote:
I don't think that small difference will matter.

Is that what your wife says all the time?👹


LMAO! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Bill,
You just passed the buddy test
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:18 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

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You just passed the buddy test


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:47 pm    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Thanks for sharing that. Ethanol "dumping" (it does not store well) to higher than advertised values has been documented. Modern engines with plastic fuel lines and computer controls can handle higher percentages.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:02 am    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

Very interesting on the Honda line. Keep us posted.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:42 am    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

The Honda fuel line arrived and I like the quality. The size is perfect. The hose has a soft rubber feel to it. I also just purchased a couple bags of spring clamps that seem to play very well with the new hose. I'll try and post some pics soon when I install my NOS Pierburg fuel pump this weekend.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:37 am    Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line Reply with quote

You get the nicest fuel line in a Honda....
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