Boomer343 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Holley now lists the corrugated in tank fuel lines in 8mm x various lengths. https://holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_pumps_regulators_and_filters/fuel_system_components_and_service/fuel_pump_component/parts/12-726 Shortest is 120mm then 136mm, 160mm, 188mm and longer. They are also available in Canada but not stocked at the shops I contacted but can be ordered in. I'm going to order the 120 and 136 to see which works best for the 180 loop. Link to comment
rxcrider Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) http://www.beemerboneyard.com/subhosekit.html I used a zip tie to keep things in line instead of letting the filter angle off to the side. Then I decided I preferred it with the sock filter running inside the loop. Edited May 11, 2017 by rxcrider Link to comment
Boomer343 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 If I hadn't forgotten to add the BBY hoses to my last order I would be installing them. Shipping USPS used to be reasonable but to order a set from BBY it is $21 on top of the product cost. Not their doing on the shipping rates. I just ordered online from JB Power Center and 3 hoses, no clamps, delivered to my door, tax in, came to 17 Canadian pesos and change. That's about $12 US at today's rate. rxcrider...nice work on the hoses and pump rehab. Link to comment
rxcrider Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 The short piece between the pump and pipe is a pain to install since the stuff really doesn't like to turn the bend when making room to get the pump in place. Make it as short as you can while still letting it extend past the clamps slightly. Link to comment
ncstatecamp Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Good to know thanks, I was just looking for this stuff as the local autos dont seem to carry submerged fuel line. Link to comment
Lowndes Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The short piece between the pump and pipe is a pain to install since the stuff really doesn't like to turn the bend when making room to get the pump in place. Make it as short as you can while still letting it extend past the clamps slightly. I had the same problem with bending the heavy pressure line into a 180 U-bend. A small coil spring inside the tube would work well to keep it from kinking. I couldn't find one so I used short pieces of small brass tubing inside. Also, the Oetiker clamps work very well on these lines. They can be installed with a pair of end nipper wire cutters and hold much better than the screw type. AMHIK. A small selection kit is not very expensive on eBay. Link to comment
Eckhard Grohe Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The short piece between the pump and pipe is a pain to install Short pieces. Are these cut-offs from the corrugated tube used to make the bend? Will the zip tie survive the gasoline immersion? Link to comment
Sam Taylor Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I gave up on that short piece. Naturally, I regret it. But is that really likely to blow? Link to comment
rxcrider Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) I had the same problem with bending the heavy pressure line into a 180 U-bend. A small coil spring inside the tube would work well to keep it from kinking. I couldn't find one so I used short pieces of small brass tubing inside. Also, the Oetiker clamps work very well on these lines. They can be installed with a pair of end nipper wire cutters and hold much better than the screw type. AMHIK. A small selection kit is not very expensive on eBay. The issue with the short piece is that you need to slide it forward around the bend in the tubing to make room for the pump and then slide it back over the pump nipple. The thin walled nylon is quite stiff where it isn't corrugated and doesn't like slide around the bend in the metal tube. Oetiker clamps go on nice and take up little space, but screw down FI clamps are easier to deal with for future service and I haven't seen one fail yet. Short pieces. Are these cut-offs from the corrugated tube used to make the bend? Will the zip tie survive the gasoline immersion? At least in the case for the Beemer Boneyard kit, I have been able to use cut-offs for the straight pieces. The Holley tubing looks to have shorter ends so that may not work. The tubing and zip tie are both nylon and should have no issues sitting in gasoline. Edited May 12, 2017 by rxcrider Link to comment
AnotherLee Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 rxcrider said: The issue with the short piece is that you need to slide it forward around the bend in the tubing to make room for the pump and then slide it back over the pump nipple. The thin walled nylon is quite stiff where it isn't corrugated and doesn't like slide around the bend in the metal tube. I bet hitting it with a heat gun on low would help a lot here. Link to comment
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