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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:43 am Post subject: I might have found good fuel line |
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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
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.
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. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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TDCTDI Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 12815 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:45 am Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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Sweet, thanks for the heads up. _________________ Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
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mark d Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 219 Location: Costa Rica
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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thks, please keep us posted _________________ 1972ish westfalia
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2531 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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. _________________ Larry in OB
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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 _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13382 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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https://www.belmetric.com/braided-metric-hose-oem-...u132ng4bq3
This is what I'm going to buy next time I need fuel line. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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^^^^^ Nice!!!! |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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Bill, isn't that a full mm short? _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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I don't think that small difference will matter.
Is that what your wife says all the time?👹 _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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airkooledchris Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2700
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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aeromech wrote: |
I don't think that small difference will matter.
Is that what your wife says all the time?👹 |
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Pinetops Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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The honda line looks promising. _________________ "A rolling bus gathers no rust." |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13382 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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aeromech wrote: |
I don't think that small difference will matter.
Is that what your wife says all the time?👹 |
LMAO! _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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aeromech Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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Bill,
You just passed the buddy test _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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aeromech wrote: |
Bill,
You just passed the buddy test |
_________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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. _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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thewalrus Big Jack
Joined: March 27, 2006 Posts: 3014 Location: Belchertown, MA
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:02 am Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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Very interesting on the Honda line. Keep us posted. _________________ '73 Transporter 1.7L Dual Carb
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:42 am Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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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. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:37 am Post subject: Re: I might have found good fuel line |
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You get the nicest fuel line in a Honda.... _________________ .ssS! |
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