Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?
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Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?
As expected, my fuel filter was a rusted mess when I went to replace it. I ended up cutting the line on either side of it.
With only 9-13 PSI, is it alright to use standard rubber fuel line hose the rest of the summer until I get under there and replace all the lines with original ones?
Were talking about 5-8" max on either side of the filter.
With only 9-13 PSI, is it alright to use standard rubber fuel line hose the rest of the summer until I get under there and replace all the lines with original ones?
Were talking about 5-8" max on either side of the filter.
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Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?
SAE 30R7 is rated up to 50 PSI working fuel pressure (for sizes under 3/8"), but a safer choice would be SAE 30R9 hose good up to 150 PSI.
TBI runs at about 15-20 PSI at filter. Just be aware that it is common to install TPI pumps in place of TBI rated pumps. TPI can push pressure well above 50 PSI when deadheaded.
//RF
TBI runs at about 15-20 PSI at filter. Just be aware that it is common to install TPI pumps in place of TBI rated pumps. TPI can push pressure well above 50 PSI when deadheaded.
//RF
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Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?
I’ve had to do this to a few of my cars being in Vermont. Winters suck, anyway, ya just go get the rubber fuel hose that's meant for fuel injection, because it does make a difference. I’ve blown apart regular rubber hose before and it's not fun
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Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?
same here losts of rusty lines in my area,use fuel injection hose. also i double up the clamps.
Last edited by regal301; Jul 17, 2009 at 06:56 PM.
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