rubber fuel inj hose for cis?

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Easy way to ensure a seal is a single or double flare at the end of the pipe, never had any trouble getting a seal with a proper flare at the end of the hard line.

Javad

>In a message dated 11/6/2002 7:48:41 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>scott at dreamtheater.zzn.com writes:
>
>>
>> I recently posted about my broken metal fuel pipe on my 200q. I
>> managed to fix it, but if it doesn't hold up, I bought a brass
>> adapter barb and some Goodyear fuel injection hose to make the
>> connection. The hose is rated at 100 psi continuous &500 burst. I
>> was wondering if the system pressure of cis is within the lower
>> limit. The hose is certified for these pressures and this use, SAE
>> 30R9 (?)
>>
>
>The biggest problem, given the hose is of the proper pressure specs, is the
>interface with the hard line.  Even the correct metric hose, generally
>7.5mm, has a hard time effectively sealing to the pipe.  I've seen things
>like 6" of overlap and multiple hose clamps, and they still leak.  You
>really need the barb like the factory uses at the ends of the pipe to assure
>a good seal.  John
>
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