anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

[Bob427]

any know of a source for this obsolete molded fuel line its #21 on the iboats parts list
the problem is if i try to bend 5/16 line into back to back 90's like the old one it colaspes

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Try seawaymarine.com or marineengine.com. Also maxrules.com. I have used all three with good results.

 

[retiredfornow]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Honda has fuel line that can take a lot of bending and still retain it's shape, at least that's what the guy at the boat shop told me.
Will the OEM lines be ethynol resistant????

 

[halfmoa]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Speaking of maxrules.com I went there a few weeks ago and my antivirus caught 2 trojans...take heed.

 

[Bob427]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

tried seaway marine engine and maxrules struck out with all three

anyone eles have an idea

 

[halfmoa]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Part 21 looks like a simple 90 degree bend on this chart. When I needed a radiator hose for an old vehicle of mine I had to buy a generic hose that was WAY too long but still the proper diameter and cut it to fit. Maybe there's an option like that available for your application.

Also, on a dishwasher I put in a few years ago there was a line that bent too tight to retain it's shape. I bought a copper elbow that was just bigger than the hose and ran the hose through the elbow so it would retain it's shape and not collapse.

Alternatively, you could possibly buy a copper tubing bending spring and run the soft line through that to prevent it from crushing. Or even buy soft copper and bend it with a bender/spring.

I'll think about this for a while, I had to get REALLY creative with obsolete parts on my 72 Johnny....and FWIW I'd go with the copper tubing and bender idea.

halfmoa

 

[NetDoc]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Use marine grade hoses and cut it a tad short. This will cause the hose to radius nicely. Too long and it will pinch.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

There are any number of Bombardier dealers that still have new stock on this discontinued part. You can contact any Bombardier dealer for a complete list of all the other dealers. For instance, this dealer has 2 pcs in stock: DICKS MARINE SERVICE, 32 N PISTAKEE RD, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020 (847) 587-2102 dicksmarine@sbcglobal.net

 

[retiredfornow]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

The new Honda hose will work, shape to fit and it holds it's shape.

 

[Uncski]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

This site gives you the option of adding it to your cart...maybe they actually have it?

http://www.marinepartssource.com/newdetails.asp?pnumber=OMC336234&mfg=OMC&mcat1=&mcat2=&mcat3=&category=&mfgcategory=&mfgno=0336234

 

[fshrgy99]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

what if you buy a brass 90 degree elbow and clamp a piece of hose to each end?

 

[fshrgy99]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Double check to satisfy yourself. To be on the safe side just did a quick google and brass appears to be ok in the fuel line, but avoid copper.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef049849h

 

[NetDoc]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Double check to satisfy yourself. To be on the safe side just did a quick google and brass appears to be ok in the fuel line, but avoid copper.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef049849h

Brass alloys used for marine applications are about %60 copper! Normal brass fittings (yellow brass) are more like %75 copper with the remainder being zinc and tin. The article you cited specifically mentions alloys containing copper! To be sure, I was not aware of a problem with copper and fuel. Good to know.

 

[halfmoa]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Double check to satisfy yourself. To be on the safe side just did a quick google and brass appears to be ok in the fuel line, but avoid copper.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef049849h

WOW! It's amazing some of the really, REALLY obscure things a guy can find if you know where to look.

That said, I change my vote to stainless steel or aluminum bent with a tubing bender. Surely stainless is safe...

 

[retiredfornow]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Try some Trident fuel line.
http://www.tridentmarine.com/stage/fuel.htm

 

[halfmoa]

Re: anyone know where to get obsolete omc #0336234 molded fuel line 1995 70hp

Try some Trident fuel line.
http://www.tridentmarine.com/stage/fuel.htm

That looks like a tailor made answer to the OP's problem! Again, amazing what a guy can find on the internet....