Re: [MV] Plasitc fuel line for M35 - Fixed!

From: mark@ehle.homelinux.org
Date: Fri Aug 06 2004 - 07:28:34 PDT


I took Tom's advice and went to the local NAPA, got some airbrake tubing (3/8")
and hooked it up. No more leaks!

Thanks!

Mark

Quoting tom-fastest_m-35 <milveh@carr.org>:

> you probably do not want to use nylon line from a hardware store. it
> will not be as good as the original and while it will last for a while
> it will deteriorate from uv. go to a auto parts store that has truck air
> brake line. it is black on the outside (uv protection) nylon on the
> inside (fuel safe) and is reinforced (you have up to 75 psi in some of
> the lines) use the brass inserts from a plumbing department and white
> plastis ferrules on the outside and do not overtighten them. replace all
> the lines, it is easy, and you will never have to think of leaks or fire
> again.
> tom
>



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