ContinuousWave
Whaler
Moderated Discussion Areas
ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods
Fuel line diameter
search | FAQ |
profile | register | author help
|
|
ContinuousWave Whaler Moderated Discussion Areas
ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods
Fuel line diameter
|
| Author | Topic: Fuel line diameter |
| Robob2003 |
posted 04-16-2004 04:27 PM ET (US)  
I have a 1981 Johnson 100 HP and want to replace the fuel line, bulb and any fittings that need replacing. It appears that a smaller diameter line goes from the tank fitting to the bulb and a larger one to the outboard. Line to the outboard is gray and marked Sierra 2000 alcohol resistant with no diameter. Is there a correct size or will a 3/8" or 5/16" work okay? Thanks in advance, Bob on Tampa Bay |
| Clark Roberts |
posted 04-16-2004 05:27 PM ET (US)
Robo, either should work fine but I would opt for the 3/8" diameter for all line and fittings. Clark |
| Robob2003 |
posted 04-16-2004 07:16 PM ET (US)
Clark, Thanks very much for the good info. I have seen many of your posts and have come to the conclusion that you really know your stuff. Thanks again, Bob on the other side of the state:-) |
| Joe Kriz |
posted 04-16-2004 07:34 PM ET (US)
Robob, Fuel lines are measured by Inside Diameter... I agree with Clark... If you are going to replace everything anyway, go with the 3/8" OMC/Bombardier fittings and 3/8" Inside Diameter fuel line... You might even consider the Fire Resistant (up to 3 minutes anyway, or something like that) that is Coast Guard approved for internal tanks. This fuel line is even helpful when running the fuel hose through the tunnel on Montauks. |
| Dick |
posted 04-16-2004 08:56 PM ET (US)
Robob The Sierra silver fuel lines come in both 5/16" and 3/8" and also two quality levels. Sierra fuel line is very good quality and is made by the Shields rubber company. Dick |
| Robob2003 |
posted 04-17-2004 11:34 AM ET (US)
Dick and all, Thanks for the good advice. The line I am replacing is Sierra Silverado 2000 Premium and I intend to use the best quality. I'll use 3/8" ID. All the fittings are metal and appear to be in perfect condition with no leaks. Thanks again to all, Bob on Tampa Bay |
| Robob2003 |
posted 04-20-2004 09:48 AM ET (US)
Using the good advice I got here I replaced the fuel line and all fittings with 3/8 ID. I especially want to thank the person who posted in another thread the tip about using a fish tape to pull lines through the tunnel. I ran the fish tape through the tunnel and into the end of the hose, clamped it with one of the old clamps and it came through like a shot. Thanks again. I'm happy I bought an old Whaler for all that I have learned on this forum. Bob on Tampa Bay |
| |
Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Freeware Version 2000
Purchase our Licensed Version- which adds many more features!
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 2000.