peter lena 9,836 #1 Posted 5 hours ago https://www.finditparts.com/products/10408301/ags-company-pa451?srsltid=AfmBOorBjGflTr77-5J5LW5UDYcmamNXvtlYO_PuGF6wce0bU_bhveNc regularly refer to running a frame length steel fuel line , eliminating a long fuel hose break down area , this easily tucks up into the upper inside frame corner bend , make up your own , mount spots to related frame holes mine are finished off with a clear , fuel rated hose , filter, fuel check valve to carb , filter holding view of standing fuel to carb , lots of time on this , also sta bil in fuel , instant starts , been in use for years , all my small engines . another CHRONIC ISSUE , LONG ELIMINATED . PETE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,091 #2 Posted 4 hours ago The only place where Wheel Horse used steel fuel lines was on early Kohler engine powered models, between the pump and carburetor. Because of significant vibrations, they used the anti-vibration fittings with a rubber compression seal inside. This was a Kohler innovation, Eventually they were all replaced with flexible (rubber/PVC/synthetic) hoses. Easier to wind through tough angles and bends. Yes, rubber tubing did have some drawbacks, but modern improvements have made them much better. I have redone steel brake lines on cars and found it time consuming by having to use a bender every time you need to go over, under, around, and through. Just my two cents worth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,733 #3 Posted 4 hours ago 13 minutes ago, rmaynard said: nd found it time consuming by having to use a bender every time you need to go over, under, around, and through. Just my two cents worth Bob is right - rigid tubing can be a PITA to form. The new stuff - the copper nickel coil - rigid but bendable by hand is the way to go if you wish. A big advantage on under the car lines - it does not "fret" at the mounting clips - no corrosion plating wearing thru and rusting out like the OE and rigid lines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,733 #4 Posted 3 hours ago If you go the hose route, look into the modern fuel injection hose. Mostly metric sizes, but 6mm works for 1/4". Much more resistant to interior breakdown using modern fuels. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,836 #5 Posted 3 hours ago @ri702bill just the length and upper solid frame 90 degree area is its own jig , maybe a 45/ 9o at ends for clear hose to tank and carb , have not had a fuel degradation issue since , mods . only use regular gas and sta bil , no / zero hose break down in any filter , carb bowls are clean / clear . just my experience . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,517 #6 Posted 4 minutes ago (edited) 3 hours ago, ri702bill said: If you go the hose route, look into the modern fuel injection hose. Mostly metric sizes, but 6mm works for 1/4". Much more resistant to interior breakdown using modern fuels. I like the 30r14 stuff it can be expensive if your buying local but the last I got from the jungle was only 2.50 a foot and is Gates Barricade 30r14, good stuff. I got a 25ft roll Edited 2 minutes ago by sqrlgtr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
