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Any body out there know where to get fuel hose that is ethanol friendly . Tried all ussual outlets But no will guarantee . Any help much appreciated.
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Why is an ethanol hose any different than standard? . . . .
You could use a high Silicone hose if youre worried.
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Why is an ethanol hose any different than standard? . . . .
You could use a high Silicone hose if you're worried.
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Apparently ethanol can break down rubber components such as hoses and seals.
Most large auto manufactures do not recommend running more than 5% ethanol blend fuel in their cars but our government in it's infinite wisdom have decreed that 10% is OK.
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Apparently ethanol can break down rubber components such as hoses and seals.
Most large auto manufactures do not recommend running more than 5% ethanol blend fuel in their cars but our government in its infinite wisdom have decreed that 10% is OK.
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I know a fellow who was using ethanol in an XF years ago (he works for a producer) and it not only chewed out the fuel hose, but also took out the needle & seat, and the mechanical fuel pump diaphragm.
When he converted it to EFI, he had to get special |
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Hi Guys.
Modern EFI hose is fine. The petrol companies have put out some very negative info about ethanol, most of it with no basis in fact.
The older style rubber/neoprene hoses will be affected, mostly because they're already 20+ years old & crack |
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Hi Guys.
Modern EFI hose is fine. The petrol companies have put out some very negative info about ethanol, most of it with no basis in fact.
The older style rubber/neoprene hoses will be affected, mostly because theyre already 20+ years old & cracke |
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
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I use ORTEC hose for fuel lines, trans coolers, oil lines, even heater hose.
Its a red rubber and is fuel and oil resistantant, 250psi pressure rating.
Ive used it on race cars running methanol for yrs without any failures or problems. Last race car was
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I use ORTEC hose for fuel lines, trans coolers, oil lines, even heater hose.
It's a red rubber and is fuel and oil resistantant, 250psi pressure rating.
I've used it on race cars running methanol for yrs without any failures or problems. Last race car w
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