steve8274
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 04:17 PM |
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fuel pipe
hi all
currently i am using rubber hose for fuel from tank to motorbike carbs. was thinking of switching to copper tube.
is it the 8mm stuff i require?
does it need to be specifically for fuel or will plumbers microbore tube suffice?
thanks
steve
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 04:23 PM |
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Microbore is fine, 8mm is the usual.. but it depends on your fuel requirements
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 05:51 PM |
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If you buy from an LPG parts shop you can get the Plastic coated copper in 6mm or 8mm bore , they usually sell in 6m lengths.
http://autogas-lpg.co.uk/24-pipes-hoses-lpg
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steve8274
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| posted on 25/1/11 at 09:22 PM |
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thanks guys.
another question, when i connect rubber hose to copper pipe, is it ok to just use jubilee clips to secure or do i need to flare pipe like brakes?
thanks
steve
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40inches
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| posted on 25/1/11 at 09:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve8274
thanks guys.
another question, when i connect rubber hose to copper pipe, is it ok to just use jubilee clips to secure or do i need to flare pipe like brakes?
thanks
steve
Best to flare the ends and use fuel hose clips, like these.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 26/1/11 at 07:45 PM |
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Jubilee clips on fuel hoses are not a good idea, Use the proper clips shown in the link
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RazMan
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| posted on 26/1/11 at 08:04 PM |
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Definitely not Jubilee clips as they often cut into the hose - even some banded type will do the same if overtightened.
I now use the Mikalor spring type clips as they apply just the right amount of pressure and will not damage the hose.
Cheers,
Raz
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 26/1/11 at 08:14 PM |
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If you want a flare on a copper pipe and don't have the right tool, just solder an olive on.
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