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Good source for auxiliary fuel hose & fittings?

Light in the Dark

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Some of my recent acquisitions have not included them. Just want to know if there is a reasonably priced reseller who carries them that anyone knows about. This way I can make sure the sets leaving my posession have them complete, versus just telling them to 'google it' (not really). Thanks
 

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That length of hose that comes standard isn't ideal for every setup. I would prefer a shorter hose on mine but as long as it isn't leaking I will use what came with my set. Having the bung adapter worked out great for me though.

If you really want to furnish a complete set you would want to provide a bung adapter. IMO a 55 gal drum makes the most practical aux tank.
 

Light in the Dark

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I agree... the bung adapter is best. But at least with the standard hose they can use the aux fuel input and dump the other end of the line in either a drum, or fuel tank, etc
 

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This might sound crazy but I have made them using a couple of 5/16 JIC to 1/4 adapters. Buy a PVC ice maker hose of the length of your choice and just thread it together.
 

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Locate a Hydraulic Hose/Fitting shop. The one I use can make any length hose in any diesel compatible material and fitting I choose while I wait. Getting custom length made to fit your application, let's say a 12' hose versus using an off the shelf 25' hose can save money and no extra hose length to deal with. Of course I do have the aux hose and drum/jerry can adapter kit to be able to use a 55 gal drum or stick end of hose in my truck's aux tank. Nice to have several options when it comes to sourcing fuel for genset during an extended outage.
 

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Also, check the SS Classifieds "Parts for Sale". The Mil-Spec aux hose and drum adapter shows up for sale there now and then.
 

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I think its actually a brake hose, but its got 1/4" fuel fittings on either end. Definitely not a rocket science part. About 25' long.
Fits what?

Is this fitting a specific genset, air compressor, water pump?
 

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Fits what?

Is this fitting a specific genset, air compressor, water pump?
He didn't say in the OP but I'm pretty sure he is talking about the hose to connect and auxiliary fuel source to a MEP-802A or MEP-803A. May fit other models too?
 

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Yeah, maybe...

That's why it important to use a thread title that is descriptive and give all the details in your posts.

Rereading your post thoroughly helps a lot too.
 

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I used a 15 foot PVC ice maker hose from Home Depot that had no fittings on it and bought 2qty 5/16 JIC push-lock fittings, cost $11.00 bucks total.
 

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Howdy,

Of course there is a sticky at the top of the auxiliary section.

sticky: Generator AUX fuel connections

There is even a PDF with the 37 degree hose end information for getting a custom hose made.
 
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Light in the Dark

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Thanks for the respones folks (both here and in PM). For what I am looking to do, I think finding a local Parker hose shop makes the most sense. I have my personal aux fuel line, so at least I don't have to worry. :)
 
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