I agree with Graham. We should use metal tees or elbows whenever possible but
what about the fuel sensors (ELBA etc. or some fuel filters which are out of
PVC)? I'm checking mine every 50 hours; I have it now for 3 years and 300
hours. Also the manufacturer who sells this since 5 years didn't report any
failure....yet.
Klaus
Graham Singleton wrote:
> >I spent over an hour today trying to find a brass or nylon 1/4" x 1/4"
> >barb end elbow fitting for my fuel sight gauge. (I'm routing it up the
> >rear of the port seat a la Tony K.) I tried our DIY outlet and both
> >major auto parts stores and was stymied.
>
> I would not use any plastic except perhaps Teflon on fuel lines. We don't
> know what they may put in the fuel without a word, so we can't be sure of
> safety unless we use metal.
>
> Graham
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