Proper Fuel Lines

[drewpster]

The original fuel line in my old tug is copper. I am assuming it is some sort of special marine soft copper that is 40% more expensive than regular soft copper you buy in the hardware store. The lines need to be relocated. What type of fuel line do I need to use? Is the copper line used in boats a special schedule? Is aluminum not malleable enough?

 

[andy6374]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

Ditch the metal and go with some Type A1 or A2 marine grade fuel hose.

http://www.tridentmarine.com/stage/fuel.htm

 

[drewpster]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

The distance from tank to fuel pump is about 8 feet. Is it acceptable to run rubber fuel hose that distance in a boat?

 

[andy6374]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

Yep, it is done all the time. Most restorations involve removing aluminum fill/vent tubes and replacing with the above.

Remember this is reinforced line. Don't get the cheap grey line, get the heavy duty stuff from Trident.

 

[Coors]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

copper is copper, no difference.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

Ditch the metal and go with some Type A1 or A2 marine grade fuel hose.

Ayuh,..........................

2' or 20',........ It don't matter..................

 

[drewpster]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

You guys are clear that I am talking about fuel delivery line from tank to pump right? The system will have a separator at the tank, a siphon break then to the pump, then up to the carb. Your suggesting rubber is ok to use end to end?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

Ayuh,.......... Very Clear on What you're talking about........


The Anti-Siphon valve is usually mounted To the tanks outlet elbow,.....
Then the Filter, Fuel Pump,+ on to the Carb......

 

[drewpster]

Re: Proper Fuel Lines

Thanks ya'll Triton it is.