Vulture Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Guys, I'm away from home with work, and want to pick up some new hose, and need some help with some info please. As some of you may recall from pictures I've posted from time to time (like the one below), the brass fuel pipe that goes from the fuel pump to the carb, has had a section taken out and a plastic in-line fuel filter fitted, right above the manifolds. The rubber is looking tired, and given the potential fire hazard I've decided not to run the truck again until I've replaced it. I'm considering various options: 1. Replace the hose and fliter with new hose(dispensing with having a filter). 2. Replace hose and get a glass fliter (fitted in same location). 3. Replace hose and get a good quality plastic filter.(fitted in same location). 4. Do either 2 or 3, but use longer pipework, and move the filter to a different (safer) location (although not sure exactly where yet). Anyway, the exam question is, what is the diameter of the pipe in mm please ? Kind regards, Vulture Edited May 21, 2012 by Vulture To improve the format, and add picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadline Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) If would depend on the barbs on your fuel filter. Using hose clamps you only need to be 'close'. Most of the plastic filters I have used were 1/4in ID hose. Edited May 21, 2012 by deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Guys, I'm away from home with work, and want to pick up some new hose, and need some help with some info please. As some of you may recall from pictures I've posted from time to time (like the one below), the brass fuel pipe that goes from the fuel pump to the carb, has had a section taken out and a plastic in-line fuel filter fitted, right above the manifolds. The rubber is looking tired, and given the potential fire hazard I've decided not to run the truck again until I've replaced it. I'm considering various options: 1. Replace the hose and fliter with new hose(dispensing with having a filter). 2. Replace hose and get a glass fliter (fitted in same location). 3. Replace hose and get a good quality plastic filter.(fitted in same location). 4. Do either 2 or 3, but use longer pipework, and move the filter to a different (safer) location (although not sure exactly where yet). Anyway, the exam question is, what is the diameter of the pipe in mm please ? Kind regards, Vulture The size of fuel hose you need to fit over the original steel fuel line is 8mm this is what I have used and it is a good fit so should be good for you too, are you getting much dirt in the fuel filter by the carb if not you could do away with it, presume you still have the original fuel filter down on the chassis rail by the fuel pump, they are good and filter well, as long as all the bits are in there :cool2: Could do away with the steel fuel line and connect a hose to the fuel pump then in to a after market filter then on up to the carb, this would mean the fuel filter is the otherside of the engine and away from the hot exhaust manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 The size of fuel hose you need to fit over the original steel fuel line is 8mm this is what I have used and it is a good fit so should be good for you too, are you getting much dirt in the fuel filter by the carb if not you could do away with it, presume you still have the original fuel filter down on the chassis rail by the fuel pump, they are good and filter well, as long as all the bits are in there :cool2: Could do away with the steel fuel line and connect a hose to the fuel pump then in to a after market filter then on up to the carb, this would mean the fuel filter is the otherside of the engine and away from the hot exhaust manifold. Rich Yes, I see your thinking re getting rid of the fuel line altogether... I shall chew on that suggestion. I could dispense with an in-line filter althogether, although for trouble-shooting I think they are a useful thing to have in place. Spotted an 8mm one on E-Bay tonight. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-CAR-Inline-Fuel-Filter-CHROME-GLASS-8mm-Ends-/170532144732?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b482065c#ht_1481wt_905 Kind regards Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 If would depend on the barbs on your fuel filter. Using hose clamps you only need to be 'close'. Most of the plastic filters I have used were 1/4in ID hose. Okay, thanks for that. Cheers Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Okay guys, here's the situation. I've sourced some new fuel hose, and a totally original in-line NOS filter (NOT) :nut:. So I now go to the existing set-up, and then realise I've never dealt with this sort of hose retaining clip before. Sooooo, here's the NOOB :n00b: question of the week, what's the best technique for getting these off ? - - - - Your help as ever appreciated Kind regards Vulture Edited May 24, 2012 by Vulture Format Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hacksaw or cutting disc. Crimp on clamps like this are very effective but it's a one way trip :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hacksaw or cutting disc. Crimp on clamps like this are very effective but it's a one way trip :whistle: A cutting disc might be a bad idea, with a bit of petrol likely to be present. I have nipped off these clamps with a good pair of sidecutters in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Richard is spot on, we come up against these clips on a daily basis and just use sidecutters and good old brute force.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks for your thoughts guys, I'm going to attack them later this afternoon, when the engine has some shade on it. We have gone it seems in the blink of an eye from being cold and wet to being v hot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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