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Title: What is mail-order fuel hose made from?
Post by: Rema1000 on March 12, 2006, 04:10:40 PM
I'm looking at the fuel hoses at:

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/dept.asp?dept_id=3810&Gift=false&GiftID=

MrCycles has similar choices.  I had some Helix hose, but I think it was PVC, which I had to replace (I can't use PVC, nor polyurethane for more than a year).

I can use Buna-N, Neoprene, Silicone,  Teflon, HDPE/polyethylene, and Viton (in about that order).  Neoprene is the easiest to find, but it's thick stuff, and a pain to work with at the tank fitting.  I used to see lots of Teflon/Viton on eBay, but not this year.

Title: Re: What is mail-order fuel hose made from?
Post by: starwalt on March 12, 2006, 08:04:42 PM
I'd try the local chain stores first. They usually have an assortment. I would have to read the material listing on the tube.

Industrial supply houses also might help with your quest.

Why can't you use PVC, etc? Allergies/medical reason?
Title: Re: What is mail-order fuel hose made from?
Post by: coll0412 on March 12, 2006, 09:45:07 PM
He runs E-85 so I think that is why...