Re: IML: Rubber fuel line question..

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think people misread your 18 inches as 18 feet, and assumed the eight
bucks bought you a big roll, not a mere foot and a half. Someone has to sell
it in longer lengths!

Chris in LA


On 8/5/05 2:59 PM, Rob P at fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I don't know if this is a joke or not... I can't sell the remainder on e-bay
> because 18" is nowhere near enough hose.  I need more and the stores only
> have J30R7.  my car is not a "work of art" it's a battered 1982 that I'm
> using to learn about fuel injection and get to work.  The difference in hose
> is $15 v. $108.  That's significant in a car that cost $700. The "7" hose is
> allegedly made to withstand modern and oxygenated fuels, but the burst
> strength is only 175 psi.  The "9" hose withstands 900 psi. My car only runs
> 12-14 lbs of pressure so I don't want to drop the other $100. I attach an
> analysis cribbed from a Dodge truck site that took it from Goodyear.
> 
> Rob
> 
> Goodyear Hysunite Fuel Line/Emission Control Hose - 25 ft.
> 
> This Hysunite fuel line/emission control hose from Goodyear is designed
> especially for gasohol and later carbureted vehicle applications with high
> under-the-hood temperatures. The cover is oil and gasoline-resistant and
> withstands exposure to fuel, vapor, moisture, and high heat up to 250
> degrees F. The Chemigum rubber tube is specially compounded to resist
> gasoline, oil, diesel, and other fuels, while the high-strength synthetic
> textile reinforcement brings minimum burst to 175 psi. This hose meets SAE
> specification J30R7.  PN: GTR-65128
> $15.69 from Summit or any parts store (Pep Boys, AutoZone, Checkers, etc.)
> 
> Same as above but meets SAE J30R9. Good to 300 F, 900 PSI. This is a higher
> quality fuel hose that is commonly called "fuel injection hose" rather than
> "emissions hose." It will withstand higher temperatures, has a nicer coating
> on the outside and seems like it'll hold more vacuum. Probably "overkill"
> for our low pressure system, but it is a nice piece of mind.
> PN: GTR-65153 $108.39 from Summit
> 
> 
>> From: "JB" <johnbab@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: IML: Rubber fuel line question..
>> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 14:01:34 -0400
>> 
>> You aren't Jay Leno but you are sitting and caring for valuable piece of
>> art
>> that will bring you the rewards in time. JUST BUY THE 18" Hose...Sell The
>> Remainder On EBAY
>> 67 CNV $25,000  for car $3,000 in repairs Having It Driveling It ...
>> Priceless
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:32 AM
>> Subject: RE: IML: Rubber fuel line question..
>> 
>> 
>> : >From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
>> : >
>> : >Yes, 30R9 is expensive, but it's a lot cheaper than replacing the car
>> due
>> : >to
>> : >a fire!
>> : >
>> :
>> : Thanks Dick.  I don't mind the expense of 30R9 hose if it's better hose.
>> : The real problem is the lack of availability.  Around here they sell the
>> : 30R9 hose in an 18" package that screams "EFI HOSE!!" at $8 a pop.  Plus,
>> : there was only one on the shelf.  The 30R7 hose is sold bulk so that I
>> could
>> : just chop off 3 feet and be done with it.  Guess I'm doing it 18" at a
>> time.
>> :  I'm probably going to try to reduce the amount of rubber hose eventually
>> : anyway.  What's the spec on the high pressure hose?  My Laser has a high
>> : pressure (55lb) in tank pump and needs hose with a higher bursting point.
>> I
>> : assume the 90's Imps require similar.
>> :
>> : Rob
>> :
>> :
>> :
>> :
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