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Steve (Steve)
Member
Username: Steve
Post Number: 362
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 7:56 pm: | |
I just bought 10 feet of the stuff. I think it is 7mm fuel hose and I got it at a foriegn car parts store. $1.10 a foot. I'm replacing mine but covering it in SS braid for protection. Also bought a box of FI clamps. |
DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 215
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 10:35 am: | |
I agree with Hans, I like to see the condition of the rubber also. I replaced all of the braided with standard fuel grade rubber on the vapor/liquid separator after finding semi-hidden chafes and cracks (lots of fumes!). The braided in the exposed areas for concours is fine as long as it is inspected and changed on a regular basis.
DJ |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 1220
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 10:00 am: | |
One problem with braided is that it can hide defects in the underlying rubber. i.e. the rubber can be rotten/cracked, but you might not notice because of the braiding. |
Christopher L. Lawrenz (Ferraridude)
New member
Username: Ferraridude
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 9:28 am: | |
Thanks again DJ!
Chris. |
DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 210
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 9:22 pm: | |
Fuel tank/vent/carb lines on the older Datsun 240Z's have the same cloth braid and you can still get the stuff new (NOS)in the Nissan bag. Unfortunatly it doesn't come an a roll so you will have to look up the longer lengths on the microfische at the parts counter. It's usually about 40.00 less per foot than Ferrari hose (if they can get it). Double check diameters!
DJ |
Christopher L. Lawrenz (Ferraridude)
New member
Username: Ferraridude
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 9:15 pm: | |
Hey,
I'm seeking some advice: My 79 308GTB (carbureted), needs fuel line. Existing is braided, is there a factory stock available, or can I use whatever I find? I'll stick with braided for the OE appearance. I found some at an old VW car parts outlet. Thanks, Chris. |