Poly or Tygon fuel line

[DaUpJetSkier]

What does everyone use for fuel line, I gotta do two full SJ's and would pref like a color and something that will last a while. Is 1/4" ID and 3/8" OD the size to get.

 

[Mark44]

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I use 3/16 ID tube Tygon fuel line from McMaster Carr #5552K24

Mark44 Brap!

 

[timbo512]

tygon is going to have better wear and flex in the long haul. We used it in engineering applications more times than not. It usually comes down to cost.

 

[DaUpJetSkier]

why the smaller size or is that normal?

 

[sjetrider]

Seems like 3/16" ID would be tough to get onto stock fuel feed lines from tank. Does the tygon stretch that much?

 

[Idok]

john from JSS told me tygon was about the best you could use (outside of OEM) and to expect about a 3 year lifespan....

not bad....

 

[Mark44]

Tygon works great! The fuel line at the tank is actually closer 1/4" but at the carbs and fuel valve it is closer to 3/16 ID. The line fits over the 1/4" barb at the tank real nice and at the carb fittings it is a perfect fit. I use small electrical zip ties just for the heck of it but really don't need any.

As you can see on the pic above I remove the stock lines at the tank and go with copper 90 deg fitting and barbed fittings. The stock alum lines are to fugly for me.

Mark44

 

[Mark44]

john from JSS told me tygon was about the best you could use (outside of OEM) and to expect about a 3 year lifespan....

not bad....

Yes that is accurate. That is what I have been seeing also. :biggthumpup:

Mark44

 

[DaUpJetSkier]

what fuel filters are you running in that pic above?

 

[Mark44]

what fuel filters are you running in that pic above?

Those are from John at JSS. I change them every year. O this is Katie’s ski but mine is identical.

Mark44

 

[Shonuff]

I use eBay blue and eBay green lines.

1/4 inch.

 

[Idok]

I use eBay blue and eBay green lines.

1/4 inch.

used that with no problems as well......


also the parts unlimited blue fuel line is great.....

 

[romack991]

The blue line I got from LP (Paul) is holding up good. Those fuel filters do get a little soft though.

question, why do people coil up extra fuel line for the oneway valve?

 

[FLY6584]

question, why do people coil up extra fuel line for the oneway valve?

I was wondering the same thing. I guess less chance for water getting to the one way valve, not that it would matter. Right now my line goes up into my handlepole.

 

[Mark44]

The blue line I got from LP (Paul) is holding up good. Those fuel filters do get a little soft though.

question, why do people coil up extra fuel line for the oneway valve?

Back flip aid like the back flip socks.:biggrin:

Mark44

 

[skibums4life]

Another good place for the Tygon that is the same price for 50' but cheaper if you buy 100' is http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...egory_name=7510&product_id=7945&cookie_test=1

 

[DAG]

please

I use 3/16 ID tube Tygon fuel line from McMaster Carr #5552K24

Mark44 Brap!

mark you really should start a mcmaster carr thread.
as it seem's like you get all the small and common parts that break or need replacing from them. it would be helpfull to quite a few ppl.


if your up to it


grif's two cents:biggthumpup:

 

[Mark44]

mark you really should start a mcmaster carr thread.
as it seem's like you get all the small and common parts that break or need replacing from them. it would be helpfull to quite a few ppl.


if your up to it


grif's two cents:biggthumpup:

I purchase items from them everyday at work also.

Mark44

 

[michael950]

mark you really should start a mcmaster carr thread.
as it seem's like you get all the small and common parts that break or need replacing from them. it would be helpfull to quite a few ppl.


if your up to it


grif's two cents:biggthumpup:

It's already there.

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