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Fuel line
Hi looking to renew a small fuel line.However there is nothing written on it and I have no idea of its size so unsure what to buy.
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Re: Fuel line
From memory the fuel line is 1/4" on all standard Minors,
The steel line should be available from all the usual Minor suppliers and should be supplied with the correct ends to fit the tank and pump.
The soft line from the pump to the carb is 1/4" bore and originally braided, so get braided if you want original,
Most modern motor Factors will have metric easily available but it’s not a good idea to use 6mm,
You should be able to get plain 1/4" rubber hose (or possibly braided) off the roll from any good motor factors, it doesn’t need to be pressure rated like modern fuel injection hose but does need to be suitable for petrol, personally I always use gates "Gates" rubber as its top quality, it’s probably worth getting new hose clips as well while you’re buying,
Steve
The steel line should be available from all the usual Minor suppliers and should be supplied with the correct ends to fit the tank and pump.
The soft line from the pump to the carb is 1/4" bore and originally braided, so get braided if you want original,
Most modern motor Factors will have metric easily available but it’s not a good idea to use 6mm,
You should be able to get plain 1/4" rubber hose (or possibly braided) off the roll from any good motor factors, it doesn’t need to be pressure rated like modern fuel injection hose but does need to be suitable for petrol, personally I always use gates "Gates" rubber as its top quality, it’s probably worth getting new hose clips as well while you’re buying,
Steve
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Re: Fuel line
looking to renew a small fuel line
Measure the one you are taking off? It will (should) be imperial. It is only the ID that might be important, I expect - apart from being appropriate for fuel.
Measure the one you are taking off? It will (should) be imperial. It is only the ID that might be important, I expect - apart from being appropriate for fuel.
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Re: Fuel line
Thanks for the useful info.I now have an idea of what to get.May remove and take with me to be sure
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Re: Fuel line
Hi here is a picture of the fuel line I need.Does it give an idea of which size it is please
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Re: Fuel line
As you mentioned earlier, take the sample with you, or simply measure the ID, and give the specification to the supplier of your choice.
Btw, you might want to alleviate that rather tight bend in the rubber pipe.
Btw, you might want to alleviate that rather tight bend in the rubber pipe.
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Re: Fuel line
Will do thank you Les
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Re: Fuel line
There is a metal fuel pipe in your pic? Pipe will need to fit that. Easy to measure. Its diameter? I would also do away with that filter in the line. Simply not needed.
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Re: Fuel line
Thank you