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Using Clear Fuel Line

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mrcarb, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. mrcarb

    mrcarb Member

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    Shortly after putting clear fuel line on my 86 XJ it became stiffer and yellowed. I think that next time I will put on regular black fuel line because it remains flexible and does not stiffen.

    Does anyone have any comments about this or can someone suggest a good quality clear fuel hose?
     
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    I have yet to find a decent clear hose... same issues. I'd be interested if someone has had a different experience as well.
     
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    exact thing happened to mine although it didnt change the flow any. Its like 2 dollars too so I just change em on occasion can usually get 2 out of 1 box.
     
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    how about silicone hose? Im not sure if youre using PVC, but im sure that wouldnt last too long, and they sell it as clear fuel hose.

    I know remote control cars use silicone fuel lines for the nitromethane/alcohol mixture... Im sure it could hold up to gas if it could take that stuff.. Maybe hit up a hobby store... I know that stuff is temperature resistant too.

    Im sure others have tried this but i havent heard much about it. I just use the auto store fuel hose and worm style clamps with a 90* plastic filter.
     
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    Go to a local "commercial' lawn mower shop where the Yards services guys go. Buy some TYGON fuel line.. Yellowish, but see through It will outlive your Yamaha,
     
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