| Onan plastic fuel hose? [message #187580] |
Wed, 17 October 2012 21:05  |
roy1
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Registered: July 2004
Location: Minden nevada
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When I replaced my fuel lines and converted to two electric pumps and hard lines I figured I should replace the 1/4" line inside the 6 KW generator compartment while I was at it. To my surprise this line is plastic like we used in our 50's hot rods?
Surprisingly it is still in good shape. I scratch my head as to why GM would use plastic hose here. I figured it would be best to replace it with the same 1/4" line we use from the tank to the outside generator connection. Although this line has a larger OD and won't fit thru the grommet inside the compartment.
What have others done besides leaving the 36 year old plastic line in place?
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: Onan plastic fuel hose? [message #187588 is a reply to message #187580] |
Thu, 18 October 2012 00:47  |
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mike miller
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Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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| roy1 wrote on Wed, 17 October 2012 19:05 |
When I replaced my fuel lines and converted to two electric pumps and hard lines I figured I should replace the 1/4" line inside the 6 KW generator compartment while I was at it. To my surprise this line is plastic like we used in our 50's hot rods?
Surprisingly it is still in good shape. I scratch my head as to why GM would use plastic hose here. I figured it would be best to replace it with the same 1/4" line we use from the tank to the outside generator connection. Although this line has a larger OD and won't fit thru the grommet inside the compartment.
What have others done besides leaving the 36 year old plastic line in place?
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I think it has something to do with how the fuel line rubs when the Onan is pulled out or pushed in. Rubber has a harder time sliding under the little strap that keeps it from getting pinched.
I got some at a motorcycle shop... something like 8 years ago.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
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