'02 KW-Replace fuel line?

[gchapell]

Just purchased an '02 KW 1720. With all the ethanol issues, were the fuel lines ok for ethanol fuels in '02?. Should they be replaced?
Thank you in advance,
George

 

[21center]

Re: '02 KW-Replace fuel line?

Good question. Have you checked with the factory. I wouldn't mind knowing my self.the number is 843-873-0112.I might try them tomorrow for a 2006.

 

[eli_lilly]

Re: '02 KW-Replace fuel line?

I'm using ethanol in my 1994 and it's been OK thusfar. The only lines I've really heard of that had problems are the silver Mercury/Quicksilver ones where the inner liner disintegrates.

That said, I am sure the ethanol will dry out my 15-year-old rubber lines in a matter of a few years. I already see it hardening the small fuel lines under the outboard cowling that run from the fuel pump to the carbs.

-E