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andrewsmith
08-01-12, 06:39 PM
As per the title, is it possible or is the good ol' rubber hose a better idea?

Just thinking out loud as mine are going to fall apart when a take them off

Sid Squid
08-01-12, 06:45 PM
Yes, but unless it's a pressurised line there's no point.

Remind me - have you got a Pointy or a Curvy?

andrewsmith
08-01-12, 06:47 PM
Curvy Sid

Sid Squid
08-01-12, 11:26 PM
In that case there's definately no advantage except the 'bling' factor, but it'll be hard to see that under the tank.

embee
08-01-12, 11:48 PM
Just make sure it's proper fuel compatible hose (sorry if it's grannies and eggs etc).

For interest, you'll see some hose described as being for "in tank" use, the difference is that "normal" fuel hose for use in air usually has an outer material which has better weathering/ozone/UV resistance than that used for the liner, but it isn't actually fuel resistant so can't be used when immersed in fuel.

andrewsmith
08-01-12, 11:48 PM
In that case there's definately no advantage except the 'bling' factor, but it'll be hard to see that under the tank.

Champion Sid
I'll stick with the rubber hose as I ain't going for the bandit look.

Would the be any advantage on a fuel injected motor?