SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: 2savage4you on January 01, 2008, 03:55:30 PM
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Can anyone tell me what go's between the fuel fills and the tanks as far as hose go's.
Can i use radiator hose or is there a special hose i have to use?
I am getting ready to install my tanks and need info ;D
I am using straps to hold the tanks in place. Is there a better way of mounting them? When i got this project it was all in pieces so please bare with me and my questions ;D
here's some pics of what im talking about
2sav
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Better use fuel like. Equal lengths to the "T" fitting that goes to the fuel pump. Wish my bilge looked as nice as yours.
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I've used regular hose . I dont think it needs to rated for fuel since fuel doesnt sit in it .
Rex Marine sells exactly what you need but between buy it by the inch and shipping.....
http://www.rexmar.com/page158.html
When I replaced mine , the old stuff WASN'T rated for fuel but it did last 20-30 years, so thats what went back in .
-beerjet-
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Yea they make special hose for that. I was told that it's expensive for what it is, I've never bought any. Regular hose should work fine unless you plan on filling the tanks and the hose with fuel before you store it.
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I bought 3/8" fuel line at Auto Zone. No big deal.
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I bought 3/8" fuel line at Auto Zone. No big deal.
Yeah i have a brand new roll of braided fuel line, but i need to know what to use between the fuel fill and tank ;D
2sav
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Steve I have some here if ya need it !
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Steve I have some here if ya need it !
Yeah thanks, I want to start putting this thing together ;D
2sav
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i went to the local parts store and told them i needed fuel filler neck hose, nice and thick shit rated for fuel and only cost about 20.00 a foot, i feel it was worth it just for the piece of mind
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i went to the local parts store and told them i needed fuel filler neck hose, nice and thick shit rated for fuel and only cost about 20.00 a foot, i feel it was worth it just for the piece of mind
I didnt even think of that ???
Good info thanks ;)
2sav
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just measure the diameter, i guess there are a couple diff sizes, and one foot was plenty for my application
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just measure the diameter, i guess there are a couple diff sizes, and one foot was plenty for my application
HOSE MAN mite have what your looking for.
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I had a new radiator hose in the shed, that was the right size and I didn't know what it went to so I cut it to fit.
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i went to the local parts store and told them i needed fuel filler neck hose, nice and thick shit rated for fuel and only cost about 20.00 a foot, i feel it was worth it just for the piece of mind
Steve I have some here if ya need it !
Damn I should think of that !
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When I went to the part store here in san diego , it was 20 a foot but they would only sell it in 6 foot lenghts so I bought a cheap radiator hose and just used that and it only cost me around 6. i have not had any problems with it.
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Yep, get fuel filler hose. The std rubber line will start to fall apart after a few years, then all that crap is in the tank and then in your fuel system....
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i got mine at carquest, sold me one foot, they had longer sections but cut it down for me, 2sav if you cannot find it and want to, let me know and i will get some for you and send it up
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i got mine at carquest, sold me one foot, they had longer sections but cut it down for me, 2sav if you cannot find it and want to, let me know and i will get some for you and send it up
Jim said he's got some but if not i will check here but you would be surprised what we dont have in this town or get in here.
Sooo... that might be an option thanks ;D
2sav