hoses & seals ???
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hoses & seals ???
I hear various things about effects of WVO & Biodiesel on fuel lines. How significant are the effects? Is there a place where the varying effects are posted? Viton I hear is the material of choice.. but it is $13+/ft, and I don't think I can get it locally. Tygon (F4040A) is much cheaper $2-4/ft and lots of places carry it. But I have not seen a report about its use with Biofuel.
I have the rear tank out of my truck installed a HotFox, I was thinking of just using standard rubber fuel lines.. but started thinking about the hassel of having to replace the fuel line to the tank again.. I really dont want to be pulling that tank again if I can help it.
How about getting seals for the injection lines for older engines. If I buy a kit will it still be made with OE material?
I have the rear tank out of my truck installed a HotFox, I was thinking of just using standard rubber fuel lines.. but started thinking about the hassel of having to replace the fuel line to the tank again.. I really dont want to be pulling that tank again if I can help it.
How about getting seals for the injection lines for older engines. If I buy a kit will it still be made with OE material?
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If your truck was made after 1994 you probably already have vitron fuel lines.
If it is older than that you should get them.
While $13/ft is expensive remember it is a one time deal why take a chance on somthing that "MIGHT" work.
If it is older than that you should get them.
While $13/ft is expensive remember it is a one time deal why take a chance on somthing that "MIGHT" work.
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1984 6.9L F250, no vitron on her. The hard lines are stainless, then the last few feet to the tank are rubber. I just wish I knew a local supplier and didn't have to wait for a UPS shipment again. 
The o-rings started leaking also, are all the kits now made with vitron o-rings? or are there some brands I should avoid?
The o-rings started leaking also, are all the kits now made with vitron o-rings? or are there some brands I should avoid?
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Originally Posted by AndysFords
Get some good heavy strong rubber lines, and they won't rot away anytime soon.
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I use AQP hose made by parker or aeroquip. We use it on ships and it handles everything from hydrualic oil, #2 diesel, JP-5, Lube oil, jacket water... you name it.
Good stuff and its not that terribly expensive.
Good stuff and its not that terribly expensive.
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Originally Posted by DieselFuelOnly
I use AQP hose made by parker or aeroquip. We use it on ships and it handles everything from hydrualic oil, #2 diesel, JP-5, Lube oil, jacket water... you name it.
Good stuff and its not that terribly expensive.
Good stuff and its not that terribly expensive.
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It took about a year for a pinhole leak to start in a nice heavy rubber 30R7 line of mine.
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