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Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line

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1 Dollar

06-07-2006 07:47:39




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This isn't completely tractor related but tractors have fuel lines too so here it is:
I have an old fuel line on a moped and I need a new one. The old one is normal except it has red braiding around it for heat protection because it basically sits right on this engine block. I just need a fuel line like this or something to put over just a regular rubber fuel line for protection against vapor lock and completely melting a fuel line. It is one size smaller than 1/4 so maybe 7/32 or 3/16. Will vaccum line work for this or will the gas eat it away? Anybody know where to get anything like I described? Thanks

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chvet73

06-07-2006 17:15:40




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 Re: Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line in reply to 1 Dollar, 06-07-2006 07:47:39  
Try Summit Racing. They have a variety of Heat Sheilding covers and wraps. I have used them extensively for the underhood items on my Corvette. Corvettes generate an extreme amount of heat under the hood, due to the fact things are crammed under the hood very tightly.
Do not run that hose without some kind of insulation.



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K in IA

06-07-2006 13:31:11




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 Re: Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line in reply to 1 Dollar, 06-07-2006 07:47:39  
Do not even consider anything but what you have on there now.

Think of it, you have a fuel line close to a heat source that the manufacturer has shielded so the fuel and heat stay apart.

If you try something else and it doesn't work the moped and the rider will burn. This is no time to experiment with try this at your own risk techniques.



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RustyFarmall

06-07-2006 08:06:12




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 Re: Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line in reply to 1 Dollar, 06-07-2006 07:47:39  
I would think that most auto parts stores would carry rubber line in assorted sizes that is rated for fuel. If not you might try a shop that services small engine lawn and garden stuff. A Snapper lawn mower that I own equipped with an 8 horse Briggs engine, uses a rubber fuel hose with a steel sleeve over it in the area where it goes around the exhaust, so you might try finding a length of steel brake line tubing with an inside diameter sufficient to allow the rubber line to pass through, and then gently bend and shape the whole thing to fit your application.

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Don L C

06-07-2006 08:02:39




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 Re: Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line in reply to 1 Dollar, 06-07-2006 07:47:39  
NO NO NO do not try to sub a metal gas line with vacuum hose.....

Try NAPA for heat shilding wrap.....



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Bob

06-07-2006 07:52:12




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 Re: Heat shielding/braiding on a fuel line in reply to 1 Dollar, 06-07-2006 07:47:39  
You might try some Tygon gas hose, and run it inside a fiberglass spark plug wire sheath, used to protect spark plug wires from the heat of headers.

CAUTION... try this at your own risk!



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