Fuel Line?
10-30-2009, 07:56 AM
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RE: Fuel Line?
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
10-30-2009, 08:54 AM
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RE: Fuel Line?
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
$3.61/ft seems rather high priced but if it saves you model . . . .
10-30-2009, 10:43 AM
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Credit goes to smarter guys than me who have recommended it. There's a guy named Lee (RCaddiction) on the other site that told me about it. There are guys on this site that know about it and like it too. I ordered three feet to do my two tanks on my gassers. I have two clunk tanks so that's 2 foot right there. [X(]
Upon examining it when it arrived, looks and feels very flexible. In between tygon and neoprene. Thing is it should stay felxible and not stiffen up on you. Let's hope this is the end of our search for the best clunk gas line. I know I'm tired of looking.
Upon examining it when it arrived, looks and feels very flexible. In between tygon and neoprene. Thing is it should stay felxible and not stiffen up on you. Let's hope this is the end of our search for the best clunk gas line. I know I'm tired of looking.
10-31-2009, 07:02 AM
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RE: Fuel Line?
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
At the website it states that "To be used for = Ethylene Glycol, water" are you sure it is OK to use with gasoline?
10-31-2009, 08:27 AM
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RE: Fuel Line?
I think I was one of those "old posters" about using the Viton....it's not a secret...it works perfectly, stays soft and pliable, and is absolutely gas/oil proof. It's perfect for smoke systems, too, because of the temp. resistance.
The only two drawbacks (and they are not a problem for many) is the stuff is expensive, and it's not transparent.
I prefer total reliability and long life, so neither of those are obstacles to me.
Use the Viton....you won't regret it, and many of us haveused it for years.
The only two drawbacks (and they are not a problem for many) is the stuff is expensive, and it's not transparent.
I prefer total reliability and long life, so neither of those are obstacles to me.
Use the Viton....you won't regret it, and many of us haveused it for years.
10-31-2009, 08:41 AM
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ORIGINAL: rcairflr
At the website it states that ''To be used for = Ethylene Glycol, water'' are you sure it is OK to use with gasoline?
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
At the website it states that ''To be used for = Ethylene Glycol, water'' are you sure it is OK to use with gasoline?
10-31-2009, 09:02 AM
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RE: Fuel Line?
I just got some of the Hayes from Tower to try and it looks kind of flattened out. I'm afraid to try it after hearing some of the comments about it. Maybe I will get some Viton tubing.
10-31-2009, 10:18 AM
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ORIGINAL: Super08
The Hayes that fell apert on me was from Tower.
The Hayes that fell apert on me was from Tower.
10-31-2009, 11:23 AM
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ORIGINAL: captinjohn
Where did you get the Hayes fuel line that gummed up? I hope it was not Tower H. because that is where I just bought some Hayes fuel line. I have used it before with no problem????
ORIGINAL: rcairflr
At the website it states that ''To be used for = Ethylene Glycol, water'' are you sure it is OK to use with gasoline?
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
I used to swear by Hayes neoprene. I had a lot of problems with it coming apart and gumming up my carb screen in two engines this summer. I finally gutted the tanks and re-did them with tygon. Problems are all gone but will return when the tygon gets stiff. Stiff clunk lines can be disastrous to a plane.
This is what I'll use when I re-plumb my tanks this winter when the snow falls:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5119k41/=48tdw2
It's called Viton and is supposed to be very good for clunk line. But only use it inside the tanks of course. It's not cheap. I've heard that this is what many commercial engine applications use (weed wackers, snow blowers etc). Doesn't deteriorate or stiffen up. Lasts a long time.
At the website it states that ''To be used for = Ethylene Glycol, water'' are you sure it is OK to use with gasoline?
10-31-2009, 01:26 PM
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One nice thing about Viton is that I no longer have to break my clunk line in two with a brass nipple in the middle (because the Hayes was too flexible). I think the Viton won't need it. It's flexible but not as flexible as Hayes
10-31-2009, 06:31 PM
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" ORIGINAL: Bob Pastorello
Use the Viton....you won't regret it, and many of us have used it for years. "
WOW ! Hey Bob, at $3.61 per foot, how sure are you that this stuff will hold up ?
Last time I heard, was that Hayes black neoprene was the ultimate tubing, and now I read where it's going bad ? ? ?
Use the Viton....you won't regret it, and many of us have used it for years. "
WOW ! Hey Bob, at $3.61 per foot, how sure are you that this stuff will hold up ?
Last time I heard, was that Hayes black neoprene was the ultimate tubing, and now I read where it's going bad ? ? ?
10-31-2009, 07:23 PM
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Some info from an older thread.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_90..._1/key_/tm.htm
