This is a good project for anyone still using old lines. Especially the cloth braided ones. They are junk. Do not let anyone tell you different. Continental is the brand most suppliers name as their cloth braided fuel line.wwebner wrote: I have a supply of multi fuel hose in stock in both 5mm (carbs) and 7mm (FI) also fuel filters.
CONTINENTAL # N203551
Continental itself does not list specs on this hose, and it is not listed under their multi fuel selections. They list it as vacuum/vapor/fuel line. No mention of ethanol compatability. I'm sure it is fine with 100% gasoline. Ohio does not have Labelling requirement for pumps (last I checked) meaning ethanol up to maximum federal permissible levels does not have to be disclosed. Most places around here use up to 10% ethanol. With 15% becoming the new norm.
Even auto manufactures agree that much ethanol damages plastic and rubber components. For a while (and maybe still) Mercedes and Volkswagen both would not honor warranty claims pertaining to fuel components and new cars if e15 was used.
The few places that do sell the cloth braided hose are all over the board with their information (none list a link or direct tech sheet). Some say compatible with higher octane fuels (ambiguous at best), some say can handle UP TO 10% ethanol (again no citations given, and with e15 becoming the new minimum standard it's a moot point), and some even go as far as to state fuel lines must be replaced yearly. Really? When's the last time you got under your 2012 Kia/Honda/Chevy to do your yearly fuel line replacement?....never. That's just nonsense.
I'm not trying to start a debate, because there is none. Old lines in general, and cloth lines in particular need to be replaced. Go ahead and respond with manufacturers supporting documentation saying that cloth braided hose is compatible with e15 if I am wrong.
It's not a hard task to do, even for a beginner. If bill has stock of fuel line, buy it and install on tune up day. Or buy it and install later. If he runs out there are some within the club that may have stock, ask them (I keep 5mm on hand). Or do a club group buy. Belmetric is an online source, and I think Mick at EFA may have bought some stock last go round.
Or you could always just make sure Your insurance is paid up, which is probably good advice any how.