apbt549 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 i have a problem i just installed some 28mm carbs the inlet is like 3/16 hose but the pingel valve i put in the tank is 1/4" hose.well there is no way in hell that the 3/16 fuel line is going to fit on the pingel and the 1/4 line is to big to go on the carbs without a clamp but i am playing hell in finding a clamp that small besides a zip tie what do you guys use to clamp your fuel line?tks Quote
csrmel Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 grab some silicone fuel line. its a little on the expensive side but its very good stuff and will probably be the last fuel line you ever need to buy. its flexible as hell so it can stretch a bit to get over bvig fittings. its pretty much tempature resistant. it never rots or cracks or hardens. also you dont need clamps with silicone, provided you arnt running any actual fuel pressure. Quote
dajogejr Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 If the fit is that tight...I normally heat the end of the line up with a lighter for a few seconds.. ***Disclaimer....do this away from the fuel tank, gas off...etc., In other words, use your head..*** Sorry...don't want someone to tell me they blew their shee up and/or ended up in the hospital... I was using automotive 1/4 hose...but it's thick as hell, doens't like to bend much... I was at Home Depot, picked up some clear yellow lawnmower fuel line for about 3 bucks. Very flexible, and I LOVE clear fuel line... Quote
Bansh88 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 I'm not exactly sure what your situation is. My fuel lines at the carbs have small radiator clamps. The screw type Quote
apbt549 Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Posted June 30, 2006 i am using the motion pro gray fuel line.the problem is the pingel valve is 1/4 and the carb inlet is 3/16 there is not way i am going to be able to use the 3/16 fuel line b/c it won't fit over the pinal valve outlet i will use the 1/4 fuel line it will fit the pingal valve and not just slip off but its to big to fit on the carbs with out a clamp i will check some other places for a hose clamp every hardware store i checked didn't have one that small...so i put a zip tie on it and just cut it off at the carb............ Quote
dajogejr Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 Get a clear 3/16 fuel line, heat the end up a little...and it will stretch just fine over the 1/4 inch Pingel valve... Quote
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