Fuel Line replacement

[marykhubby]

Hi Kenny
When I installed a set of Raycors previously I just cut the existing fuel line in 2, using barbed fittings/clamps on the filter unit. I always planned for this to be a temporary hookup solution because the lines are old and should be replaced anyway. The time has come - I am wanting to replumb. Finding assembled USCG appvd fuel lines with crimped fittings (my pref over barbs/clamps) seems to be challenging. I have located only 1 line, and it has 3/8 INV FLARED fittings instead of the JIC/SAE style on the boat now. Any hints or recommendations on where to look? Or is this now a "custom job" where I have to go find a shop somewhere?
Don

 

[solar]

You should be able to find what you need at a hydraulic hose outlet. They will be able to make up your hose with fittings as they should have most types of fittings in stock.

 

[pdecat]

agreed, goodyear has hose shops in most areas

 

[awboater]

Make sure that the hose is compliant with Federal law. Hoses in a boat with a gasoline engine are required to be marked "USCG type XX", with XX stating the hose type.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/fuel/183-540-e.htm

Hoses have to undergo permeability testing or some such certification, and you are only guaranteed the hose is safe only if it has the required marking.

 

[marykhubby]

THX
Ordered USCG Type A1