How big is a fuel line adapter from Russell?
Connect to fuel line adapters using Russell tube nuts and tube sleeves and a 37° flaring tool or our hard tube adapters. Rated up to 250 psi. Sold in 25 ft. lengths. Connects 3/8″ or 1/2″ aluminum tube to -6 AN or -8 AN adapters. Fuel line adapters feature a unique crimp design which eliminates tube flaring.
What’s the best way to replace a fuel line?
Option 1: Replace the entire line with a pre-bent line. Lines are available from aftermarket and new car dealer sources. This can be the most expensive and labor intensive option, but this option is the longest lasting repair, returns the vehicle to like-new condition and prevents a customer from coming back with another leak.
What should the pressure be on a fuel line?
Fuel injected vehicles use fuel line pressures in the neighborhood of 45 to 60-PSI, whereas early model carbureted vehicles use only 4 to 8-PSI. On top of that, today’s vehicles have a larger number of lines, a variety of different fittings, flexlines.
How many compression fittings do you need for fuel line?
Make the cut as far back as necessary so there are at least 3 inches of straight line to install the compression fitting. Purchase the necessary length of fuel line and one compression fitting if replacing the line to the fuel filter. Purchase two compression fittings for a fuel line section.
How are fuel lines inserted in a chainsaw?
Both tubes flow from the fuel tank and connect to metal tubes that protrude from the carburetor. When it’s time to replace the chainsaw fuel lines, it’s important that you cut the new tubes to the proper length. Use needle-nose pliers to remove the tubes from the carburetor and pull them from the tank.
What kind of pressure does a fuel line hose need?
Working pressure is not relevant, but wire-inserted hose can withstand 50-85 psi, depending on diameter. High-pressure fuel hose for clamp-type fuel-injection systems is also available. This fuel hose is SAE 30R9-rated and uses a fluoro elastomer inner liner that will withstand up to 180 psi and 300 degrees.
Option 1: Replace the entire line with a pre-bent line. Lines are available from aftermarket and new car dealer sources. This can be the most expensive and labor intensive option, but this option is the longest lasting repair, returns the vehicle to like-new condition and prevents a customer from coming back with another leak.
Why are there so many fuel line issues?
Most vehicle repair shops are encountering a lot of fuel-line-related issues since the introduction of ethanolinto America’s pump gas. Because of ethanol’s effects on rubber, plastic and metals, they are finding themselves spending a lot more time fixing fuel delivery systems than they did in the days of leaded gas and carburetors.