fuel line/ethanol

[phototom1]

Can I use standard fuel line from the auto store for fuel line on my outboard? Our fuel contains ethanol.I keep hearing of problems of the rubber ect. being desolved or sluffing off the interior of the lines. I installed a fuel water seperator and had to add additional fuel line.<br /><br /> Thanks for the info.<br /><br /> Tom H.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

If it's marked "fuel line" and isn't 10 years old, it will be ok with ethanol fuel. If it's not marked fuel line, all bets are off.

 

[swist]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

I wouldn't try to save a few cents on non-marine fuel line, unless there is indeed no difference from what you get at an auto store (hose markings are identical).

 

[phototom1]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

What I used was a Goodyear Fuel/emmisions line I looked it up on the web and it says it is approved for the ethanol fuels. Thanks for the replys.<br /><br /> Tom H

 

[gss036]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

Does it meet U S Coastguard stands for marine fuel line?

 

[gss036]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

Opps,double post.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: fuel line/ethanol

Marine fuel line that says A-1, A-2, B-1, or B-2 is alcohol resistant. Coast Guard approved marine fuel line has one of those letter-number combinations printed at least every 12" of length.