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ONAN Fuel Line [message #298619] Mon, 04 April 2016 15:44 Go to next message
Adrien G. is currently offline  Adrien G.   United States
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Looking for info on hose type, size and length of the flex fuel
line inside the Onan compartment between the case and fuel pump.
Parts book only gives number, or going blind.

I'm guessing at 1/4 in. x 36 in.. Best hose to use?

thanks y'all.

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Re: ONAN Fuel Line [message #298620 is a reply to message #298619] Mon, 04 April 2016 16:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Adrien G. wrote on Mon, 04 April 2016 15:44
Looking for info on hose type, size and length of the flex fuel
line inside the Onan compartment between the case and fuel pump.
Parts book only gives number, or going blind.

I'm guessing at 1/4 in. x 36 in.. Best hose to use?

thanks y'all.
I took a section of the old line to the Oreilly's and let the counter guy match it. I asked for ethanol proof and it was $3.89 a foot. I bought 4 feet. Had less than 4 inches leftover (but I also had to replace the 6 inches or so between the fuel pump and the carburetor). Mine is a 4k.

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Re: ONAN Fuel Line [message #298630 is a reply to message #298619] Mon, 04 April 2016 19:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dennis S is currently offline  Dennis S   United States
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For my 4K w I used 3/8 x 1/4 id clear vinyl tubing. I bought about six feet because it was only $0.37 per foot. Vinyl hardens in a few years so you have to replace. I may go to Tygon -- McMaster sells it in a five ft length but about $10.

Dennis

Adrien G. wrote on Mon, 04 April 2016 15:44
Looking for info on hose type, size and length of the flex fuel
line inside the Onan compartment between the case and fuel pump.
Parts book only gives number, or going blind.

I'm guessing at 1/4 in. x 36 in.. Best hose to use?

thanks y'all.

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: ONAN Fuel Line [message #298632 is a reply to message #298619] Mon, 04 April 2016 19:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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At the Onan seminar in Chippewa, Tygon was suggesed from a snowmobile shop. Cut to length to work with or withou the once present return spring.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: [GMCnet] ONAN Fuel Line [message #298635 is a reply to message #298630] Mon, 04 April 2016 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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Dennis,
DO NOT USE any fuel line that is not fuel rated for Ethanol use. The clear vinyl tubing is a fire waiting to happen. DO NOT USE tygon either, it is great for chain saws and lawn mowers but NOT for automotive use. I would suggest the R14 rated hose that all the big box auto stores sell by the foot, and yes your going to spend more than a couple of bucks a foot. I have used it in all my fuel lines that are rubber.


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> On Apr 4, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
>
>
> For my 4K w I used 3/8 x 1/4 id clear vinyl tubing. I bought about six feet because it was only $0.37 per foot. Vinyl hardens in a few years so you
> have to replace. I may go to Tygon -- McMaster sells it in a five ft length but about $10.
>
> Dennis
>
> Adrien G. wrote on Mon, 04 April 2016 15:44
>> Looking for info on hose type, size and length of the flex fuel
>> line inside the Onan compartment between the case and fuel pump.
>> Parts book only gives number, or going blind.
>>
>> I'm guessing at 1/4 in. x 36 in.. Best hose to use?
>>
>> thanks y'all.
>
>
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Memphis TN Metro
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Re: [GMCnet] ONAN Fuel Line [message #298636 is a reply to message #298630] Mon, 04 April 2016 21:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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Dennis,
DO NOT USE any fuel line that is not fuel rated for Ethanol use. The clear vinyl tubing is a fire waiting to happen. DO NOT USE tygon either, it is great for chain saws and lawn mowers but NOT for automotive use. I would suggest the R14 rated hose that all the big box auto stores sell by the foot, and yes your going to spend more than a couple of bucks a foot. I have used it in all my fuel lines that are rubber.


J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
Newsletter Editor/Publisher
Tech Editor
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan

> On Apr 4, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
>
>
> For my 4K w I used 3/8 x 1/4 id clear vinyl tubing. I bought about six feet because it was only $0.37 per foot. Vinyl hardens in a few years so you
> have to replace. I may go to Tygon -- McMaster sells it in a five ft length but about $10.
>
> Dennis
>
> Adrien G. wrote on Mon, 04 April 2016 15:44
>> Looking for info on hose type, size and length of the flex fuel
>> line inside the Onan compartment between the case and fuel pump.
>> Parts book only gives number, or going blind.
>>
>> I'm guessing at 1/4 in. x 36 in.. Best hose to use?
>>
>> thanks y'all.
>
>
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Memphis TN Metro
>
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Re: ONAN Fuel Line [message #298656 is a reply to message #298619] Tue, 05 April 2016 08:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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Why is Tygon not rated? I would guess single wall with no weaving reinforcemeny has poor chafe/ cut resistance. I'm talking from the Onan outer drawer assembly to the Genset only. Like 2'. Barrier rated line should go from the drawer barb to the tank. The Onan did start life as a riding lawn mower engine though! Several people suggested this snowmobile line at Chippewa. I audio recorded on my phone but quality is bad as that room was cinderblock.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: ONAN Fuel Line [message #298666 is a reply to message #298619] Tue, 05 April 2016 09:37 Go to previous message
TR 1 is currently offline  TR 1   United States
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Marine fuel hose may be another option... Nice thing about it, is it's flame resistant to meet Coast Guard regulations. Supposed to be good for 2 1/2 minutes in fire before it ruptures. Most of the ones I've seen are ok with ethanol as well.

Mark S. '73 Painted Desert, Manny 1 Ton Front End, Howell Injection, Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes, Fort Worth, TX

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