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    8/24/2014 6:27 PM  #1

    Steve69
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    Insulated Fuel Line

    Does anyone make a insulated fuel line?   Looking to cut down on the heat to the Fuel line.  This would be for Carburetor.  Thanks Steve69
     

     

    8/24/2014 8:36 PM  #2

    6sally6
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    Re: Insulated Fuel Line

    I made my own by running Alum. fuel line inside a rubber hose....for insulation and extra protection from rocks and road crap. Seems to be working OK after  8-10 years.
    Hope this helps
    6s6

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    8/25/2014 12:37 PM  #3

    Steve69
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    Re: Insulated Fuel Line

    Thanks 6sally6.

    I did that on my last one also.  I was thinking of switching carburetors and thinking maybe there might be a Fuel Line out there thats already done.

    Thanks
    Steve69

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    8/25/2014 4:37 PM  #4

    MS
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    Re: Insulated Fuel Line

    Seems to me a rubber hose around a fuel line would keep the radiator fan from flowing air across the tube and not make it cool as well.

    I am no thermodynamics pro, but just seems that would be the case.  If you just keep it 1" or so away from touching the engine, it will do fine uninsulated.

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    8/25/2014 5:29 PM  #5

    Rudi
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    Re: Insulated Fuel Line

    With todays fuel chemistry I don't believe that vapor lock is the issue it was 40 years ago.

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    8/25/2014 7:26 PM  #6

    Steve69
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    Re: Insulated Fuel Line

    Thanks for the info Guys!  Steve69

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