fuel lines

[phester]

for peace of mind, and ethanol related issues, I replaced EVERY rubber hose/line on the boat today and all stainless steel clamps. Changed all filters, plugs and FINALLY sleeved all the lines into a new shop vac hose. I did not want to cut the hose down the middle [which of course would be a lot easier] so I disconnected both wires from the starter, wire for trim button, oil line, gas line, the large 10 or 12 pin wire [?] and a smaller 5 or 6 pin wire[?] pulled them one at a time through the vac hose. Came out great. I did leave the gas line OUTSIDE the vac hose....you need access to that one every so often. The punchline is that I went to the H. Cheap-o to buy the hose.....19.99, right next to the hoses is the Rigid 5hp 12 gallon shop vac on sale....27.00. So I grab the new vacuum for 8.00 more [duh].I get home and open the box....the hose and all related parts are missing. I go back to the store w/ receipt, the manager opens another box and gives me all the parts. I get back home and do the work on the boat. Now I'm putting away all tools and stuff, I open the lid or top of the shop vac and inside the canister are all the items I thought was missing. Oh well, I am an honest person by all accounts.....but not this time. The Depot has fouled me on more than one occasion over the last several years so this one is in Phesters favor ;D

[Bygracealone]

Phes, let me say it before Hammer does. Where's da' pics?

I used the same hose, although I don't think the vac was on sale when I bought mine or else I would have done the same thing.

I didn't split my hose either, but I think I'm going to before long. I'm missing the piece on my engine to attach the hose to. Because of that, I've noticed that I'm getting water in the hose every time it rains.

I really would like to see how yours turned out...

[phester]

apologies Grace , I am majoring in the minors when it comes to the pics....but I can tell it is a very snug fit up the the motor end, the hose fit over it like they were made for each other. The other end coming out of the side of the splash well is a nice fit too. I cut the hose about 4" longer than needed so it is stuffed into that rubber boot thing. No cable ties or tape needed ;)

[Bygracealone]

Nice! I'm glad it worked out so well for you.

As for pics, I'm just messin' with ya.

I've got snug fit at the transom, but have to work on a better fit at the engine...

[macojoe]

Good deal on the Vac & extra tools ;)

I used the same, and did not cut hose, but I did make a hole in it were it hangs the lowest, cause I found that it does get a little water from rain and some from back wash at times. This allows it to drain out and not leave the wire soaking in water.

Fuel & oil hoses should always stay seprate from wires!

[Bygracealone]

MJ,

Good idea on the hole, I actually thought of doing that before and after reading your comment that's what I'm gonna do!

[Stillrunning]

Did you use marine grade gas hose?

[macojoe]

I did ;)

[Stillrunning]

Smart man, I used lines from an auto part store and did not realize how big a difference between the two. Sometime this summer I'm going to replace with marine grade.

[phester]

Good idea about the drain hole MJ, while as tight as a frogs butt, I can't say it's completely water tight. The fuel line was stamped "ethanol/alcohol safe". All the hoses and lines on motor are of newer ethanol safe material.....as well as all the gaskets and o-rings in last seasons carb rebuild ;)

[76GMC1500]

Marine grade hoses are jacket to prevent permeation of fuel vapors.

[Parrot_Head]

Marine grade hoses are very expensive. Be prepared to spend a little money. But its worth it.


Scott

[spareparts]

make sure to use rated "A1" hose on inboards or I/O's, use rated "B1" on outboards or exterior applications, its stamped on the hose

[Stillrunning]

Marine grade hoses are very expensive. Be prepared to spend a little money. But its worth it.


Scott
The price I saw it was around $2.63 a foot at boaters world. I could brobably find it a little cheaper but with shipping I'm not sure it would be worth the hassle.

[Parrot_Head]

I payed 9.50 a foot. I got 6 feet of it so it was pricey. Not sure what the 2.63 at boaters world was. But i hope its marine grade. I would ask just to be sure.


Scott