Fuel hose error
Discussion
Hi all,
Just tried fitting the fuel line from tank to pump and realised why in the Steve Heath manual it mentions reinforced fuel hose. The angle from the tank to the pump is too tight for the thin cotton over braided hose I've bought and the result is that it kinks rather than keeping it's shape. I've also noticed that the old plastic pipe between the fuel pump and filter has a kink in it so a little worried it will restrict the flow of petrol or even worse fail completely.
So does anyone know where I can get the reinforced fuel hose that I believe is 5/8" or 16mm ID and what hose size will fit between the two banjo's between the pump and filter?
Thnks in advance
Just tried fitting the fuel line from tank to pump and realised why in the Steve Heath manual it mentions reinforced fuel hose. The angle from the tank to the pump is too tight for the thin cotton over braided hose I've bought and the result is that it kinks rather than keeping it's shape. I've also noticed that the old plastic pipe between the fuel pump and filter has a kink in it so a little worried it will restrict the flow of petrol or even worse fail completely.
So does anyone know where I can get the reinforced fuel hose that I believe is 5/8" or 16mm ID and what hose size will fit between the two banjo's between the pump and filter?
Thnks in advance
Barkychoc said:
Would certainly have done the job Chris but thinking about where this pipe is and what it's carrying the idea of a reinforced pipe does sound saferChrisGadd said:
Still looking for the fuel hose between the two banjo's?
That semi-rigid plastic hose is not easy to work with. One option may be to cut it off the end fittings and replace with 5/16" - 8mm rubber fuel hose and appropriate clips?
phillpot said:
That semi-rigid plastic hose is not easy to work with. One option may be to cut it off the end fittings and replace with 5/16" - 8mm rubber fuel hose and appropriate clips?
The useful links wiki also has chandlery world listed as a supplier of fuel hose
Lots of sizes to choose from
Lots of sizes to choose from
I just had an idea and checked to see if the original tank to pump hose had any marking and I found "SAE 100 R1 -10" written under a thick layer of waxoyl, on (what I believe is) my original S2 hose. The -10 marking means this is a 5/8" (15.9mm) ID hose.
Anyone fancy a group buy ? Who lives close to Huddersfield ?
SAE HOSE.
2m each for 12 of us --> £1.60 / m !
Anyone fancy a group buy ? Who lives close to Huddersfield ?
SAE HOSE.
2m each for 12 of us --> £1.60 / m !
glenrobbo said:
TVRees said:
Aren't you missing that little swirl pot between the tank and the pump ?
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