Mandatory Maintenance

[DieselAddict]

This is why replacing the fuel lines on a machine from auction is NOT OPTIONAL! These machines are zero time and look absolutely brand new.

Got to love the overspray on the engine paint. They painted EVERYTHING.

 

[WWRD99]

This is why replacing the fuel lines on a machine from auction is NOT OPTIONAL! These machines are zero time and look absolutely brand new.

Got to love the overspray on the engine paint. They painted EVERYTHING.




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I did that felt return line on mine but not the other ones. I'll have to figure out what size that is and get some.

 

[DieselAddict]

It’s supposed to be 3.5mm. The local auto parts store has 3mm and 4mm of the normal hose. I’m going to get a piece of both sizes and see what works best.

 

[Light in the Dark]

I use Gates 1/4" safety stripe for those primary lines, with hose clamps (mainly because I dont stock that little clamp L-P uses). And I use Gates 1/8" for the return lines. Its a bit tighter than OEM, but a little oil, and you've got lines that I've yet to experience a leak with in almost 10 years.

 

[WWRD99]

It’s supposed to be 3.5mm. The local auto parts store has 3mm and 4mm of the normal hose. I’m going to get a piece of both sizes and see what works best.

I ordered mine online to get the 3.5 size. Not a big deal at all though as anything that flows will be enough for a return line.

 

[Light in the Dark]

The two Gates sizes, in the wild.

 

[paine]

Well thanks for posting this, I did the small return lines but not these larger hoses that are direct off the injector. just took a look, they are cracked and looking ha. Add that to the list for maintenance day darn it.

 

[Light in the Dark]

That's why it only makes sense to do all at once. If you have to yank the roof, intake, and muffler for the returns... You are 85% of the way there.

 

[paine]

The two Gates sizes, in the wild.
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Nice. Which size gates worked best?

 

[Light in the Dark]

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/safety-stripe/belts---hoses/hoses/bulk-hose/bulk-fuel-hose--universal-/0a74c36f4425/gates-safety-stripe-fuel-hose/gats/27002