Rubber fuel lines for 1800S

fishyboy · Mar 11th, 2019, 19:03

Hi all,
I've been advised (https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=292675) to replace the braided fuel lines in my 1968S. Obviously, the cotton braid makes it difficult to inspect the lines for damage.

I have a couple of questions:-

Firstly, are the rubber fuel lines from the petrol pump to the carbs 8mm ID?

Secondly, has anyone got a recommendation for good quality fuel lines (Derek suggested ethanol proof meeting DIN 73379-1 standards). I know there are some questionable quality lines on ebay. I was going to try Gates Barricade, but its proving a little difficult to source.

Thanks in advance

Phil

amazon69 · Mar 11th, 2019, 20:00

https://www.advancedfluidsolutions.c...fuels-89-c.asp

The above sell good quality line, much better than I have had elsewhere.
I believe that the line from pump to carb is 6mm (1/4"), at least it is on my amazon..my fuel pump has differing inlet and outlet sizes.

fishyboy · Mar 11th, 2019, 21:58

Thanks Anazon69,
Derek suggested the pipes are different ID either side of the pump as well. I’ll measure up and get some ordered.
Phil

Mar 11th, 2019, 19:03	#1
fishyboy Senior Member Last Online: Today 17:47 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Andover	Rubber fuel lines for 1800S Hi all, I've been advised (https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=292675) to replace the braided fuel lines in my 1968S. Obviously, the cotton braid makes it difficult to inspect the lines for damage. I have a couple of questions:- Firstly, are the rubber fuel lines from the petrol pump to the carbs 8mm ID? Secondly, has anyone got a recommendation for good quality fuel lines (Derek suggested ethanol proof meeting DIN 73379-1 standards). I know there are some questionable quality lines on ebay. I was going to try Gates Barricade, but its proving a little difficult to source. Thanks in advance Phil

Mar 11th, 2019, 20:00	#2
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	https://www.advancedfluidsolutions.c...fuels-89-c.asp The above sell good quality line, much better than I have had elsewhere. I believe that the line from pump to carb is 6mm (1/4"), at least it is on my amazon..my fuel pump has differing inlet and outlet sizes. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Mar 11th, 2019, 21:58	#3
fishyboy Senior Member Last Online: Today 17:47 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Andover	Thanks Anazon69, Derek suggested the pipes are different ID either side of the pump as well. I’ll measure up and get some ordered. Phil

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