rondds
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
- 8,859
- Boat Info
- 2001 380DA
- Engines
- Merc 8.1s (2008)...Hurth ZF 63 V-drives...WB 7.0 BCGD (2013), Garmin 8208 & 740 MFDs, GMR 24xHD dome
Older SR here, probably all original fuel lines, sticker near the fuel deck fill that clearly states "DO NOT USE ETHANOL BLENDED FUEL." Here in the NE every pump I've been to is clearly marked E-10 and has been for 2 years (at least). I have had NO fuel related issues with this boat since the switchover to E-10 and I do not have poly tanks.
So, I am currently in the process of replacing a Floscan sender and all 5 fuel filters and I started thinking about fuel lines. Not sure what to do. Between the long runs aft and then forward to the engines and the fuel crossover system I have, I'd be into an awful lot of new fuel lines and fittings. Two ways to do this - buy a big old spool of hose, cut it and make my own using the proper fuel fittings and hose clamps OR take all the hoses to a hose shop and get them made up.
I have no current problems and inspection doesn't reveal any failing fuel lines. Not sure where to go with all this right now.
Suggestions?
So, I am currently in the process of replacing a Floscan sender and all 5 fuel filters and I started thinking about fuel lines. Not sure what to do. Between the long runs aft and then forward to the engines and the fuel crossover system I have, I'd be into an awful lot of new fuel lines and fittings. Two ways to do this - buy a big old spool of hose, cut it and make my own using the proper fuel fittings and hose clamps OR take all the hoses to a hose shop and get them made up.
I have no current problems and inspection doesn't reveal any failing fuel lines. Not sure where to go with all this right now.
Suggestions?