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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2013 8:39:22 GMT -5
I replaced mine with clear fuel lines per many recommendations but it looks flimsy. The black braided lines look much better. Do these really last and not break down?
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Post by pgs on Oct 2, 2013 10:52:33 GMT -5
i know the clear tygon line is good ,but from what the place i bought it from told me is that the ethanol breaks the line down not the gasoline, don't know if this is true
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Post by f4milytime on Oct 2, 2013 11:48:28 GMT -5
The yellow line from scrappy, is nice and thick. It lasts a long time too, at least for me it did/does.
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Post by ltdhpp on Oct 2, 2013 20:57:11 GMT -5
If it feels flimsy, you don't want it. I found some yellow stuff at a tractor supply store that is thick and firmer than vacuum line. I'd look for stuff printed with at least its size and brand, if not also composition and intended use.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2013 21:32:02 GMT -5
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Post by prodigit on Oct 3, 2013 7:39:31 GMT -5
I've had transparent fuel lines before, and replaced them with thick black ones.
I don't know what sunrays or uv rays do to gasoline, nor to the fuel lines, so I believe it's better to use the black ones, since they're more made for that kind of stuff.
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Post by jersey on Oct 5, 2013 21:58:49 GMT -5
I tried clear fuel lines purchased from auto parts store in the small engine / lawn mower area. It was handy to be able to see that fuel is flowing if trying to solve a problem, etc.
However, after a few weeks, the fuel lines softened up and started leaking at the connectors. I tried tightening the zip ties but couldn't get them tight enough. I replaced with regular black lines and no problems.
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Post by spandi on Oct 5, 2013 22:37:56 GMT -5
I use Tygon myself. (and I find clear fuel lines work much better than blocked ones!  ) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2013 23:22:11 GMT -5
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Post by larry001964 on Oct 6, 2013 15:14:46 GMT -5
I can confirm it's true. I had the blue ones, and honestly loved being able to see the fuel flow, but the Ethanol did destroy the lines..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2013 15:18:09 GMT -5
So whats the best line to use to resist ethenol damage?
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Post by larry001964 on Oct 6, 2013 15:22:25 GMT -5
I went to my local Autozone and got fuel lines specifically designed to handle Ethanol.. They are black and one can't see thur them.. but they aren't falling apart like the blue ones did.
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