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Tech Information => General Help => Topic started by: gavinvader on February 18, 2013, 10:10:39 AM

Title: fuel line
Post by: gavinvader on February 18, 2013, 10:10:39 AM
I know Jim had a post earlier that shadetree has 7/32 pink fuel line.......what is the exact size for primer line?  and is there any other application on an invader that calls for any different sizes?  I want to replace all fuel lines after i get engine back together
Title: Re: fuel line
Post by: Mad Kaw on February 18, 2013, 11:07:09 AM
1/4" line will work if you cant find 7/32",,, you just need to use clamps or zip-ties

primer line is 1/8"

you'll probably need 1/4" for the fuel pump pulse line,,, and the oil tank to pump line... (the fittings are a little too big for 7/32" unless you heat the line up a little)

dont forget a fuel filter,,, clogged jets = disaster

me personally,, i use 1/4" and 4" zip-ties for everything... a local shop has nice stuff for pretty cheap and i can have it now if i need it...


Title: Re: fuel line
Post by: JDmatt on February 20, 2013, 09:45:20 PM
I can order a roll of blue poly 7/32" if that is something you guys are interested in.  I already stock 1/8", 3/16" (used on powerjet carbs), & 1/4".
Title: Re: fuel line
Post by: jimvw57 on February 22, 2013, 09:57:34 AM
I have had the blue line leak after a year or so, the pink(ish) stuff seems to hold out a bit longer. I don't care for the hose clamp stuff so I use the 7/32 stuff (except for the tank to the fuel pump)

Would be nice to have a supplier that would sell smaller chunks than a 50 ft roll.
Title: Re: fuel line
Post by: JDmatt on February 22, 2013, 07:31:01 PM
There must be different kinds of blue.  I had someone tell me last weekend that they used a blue that was hard after a year.  My current blue line has been on my Sportfire for 5 years since I rebuilt it, still flexible, no issues. 
Title: Re: fuel line
Post by: Invader440 on February 23, 2013, 06:17:48 PM
There must be different kinds of blue.  I had someone tell me last weekend that they used a blue that was hard after a year.  My current blue line has been on my Sportfire for 5 years since I rebuilt it, still flexible, no issues.

Has to be.  Line on my Intruder is 5 yrs old too and is still flexible.