Gray Marine Fuel Line Issue

[fishinwrench]

It doesn't take "ethanol' to degrade those fuel hoses with liners in them.  The liner goes to crap regardless.

That hose is junk no matter what you are pumping though it.     It was an EPA mandate that has absolutely no merit at all.   

Refuse to buy it, and eventually it will go away.  

[fishinwrench]

6 minutes ago, MrGiggles said:

. Fun fact, there are zip ties specifically made for clamping hoses

Greatest thing ever !  👍

[TableRockBoater]

10 hours ago, MrGiggles said:

Actual fuel injection line clamps are available at any parts store.

They clamp a lot tighter and won't bite into the hose like a worm drive can. But they work just fine on the suction side of a fuel system, even a snugged up zip tie serves that purpose just fine, many outboards left the factory that way. Fun fact, there are zip ties specifically made for clamping hoses.

I read that while googling, and it said worm clamps can work loose.  I would like to know how to get the original clamps off.

[MrGiggles]

39 minutes ago, TableRockBoater said:

I read that while googling, and it said worm clamps can work loose.  I would like to know how to get the original clamps off.

The only place I really don't like to use worm drives is cooling systems. They don't work well with constant heat/cool cycles. 

There's a few tricks to getting the old clamps off. Easy way is a cutting disc on a grinder, quick slice and you got it. Otherwise, best way I've found is to pry up the "tail", grab it with pliers and twist it off of the hooks that hold it.

[TableRockBoater]

New bulb, new fuel lines, and appropriate clamps, $40-ish.  I'm going down to put it on, and go spizz Marge the Party Barge.

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It works just fine.

 

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, TableRockBoater said:

I read that while googling, and it said worm clamps can work loose.  I would like to know how to get the original clamps off.

Side cutters.   Good ones 👍  

It takes a bit of practice.  

Grinders near fuel......BAD PLAN !   😳

[MrGiggles]

2 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Side cutters.   Good ones 👍  

It takes a bit of practice.  

Grinders near fuel......BAD PLAN !   😳

We'll you would remove the line assembly from the boat before you start throwing sparks. 😄

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, MrGiggles said:

We'll you would remove the line assembly from the boat before you start throwing sparks. 😄

If the line assembly is removed then you already got the dang clips off !   

So what are you stressing about?  😂

[MrGiggles]

1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

If the line assembly is removed then you already got the dang clips off !   

So what are you stressing about?  😂

Don't most outboards have quick connectors on both ends of the line?

[Dutch]

11 minutes ago, MrGiggles said:

Don't most outboards have quick connectors on both ends of the line?

My boats with built in tanks haven’t had them on either end.