Re: IML: Rubber fuel line question..

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is there anyway to attach a steel high-pressure line to the item and use 
less flexible line? (Thing radiator hoses on Flathead Ford V-8s)

           With enough patience,
           you can milk a porcupine

           David C. Wilker Jr.
           USAF (RET)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher H" <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "IML (main)" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Rubber fuel line question..


> 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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