If any one is interested I can supply small clamps made especially for this
purpose. They are designed to be used on rubber fuel hose and will not cause
any damage to the hose. I normally supply them with a fuel injection
cleaning kit that I manufacture.
Cost : GBP 4.00 plus postage each.
Jim
> "Clamp both lines to the filter with locking pliers."
>
> If, like me, anyone is concerned about the effectiveness of this method of
> stemming the fuel flow, the difficulty of access when the pliers are in
the
> way, and the likely damage to the fuel lines, you could fit fuel taps
> between the tanks and the filters. Suitable ones are available from
Skydrive
> at 10.00p.each. If mounted under the seat support material next to the
> filters with the tap spindles horizontal there is no chance of them moving
> to the 'off' position while the seat support material is in place. By
> putting the tank selector to 'off' the filters can be isolated from both
> directions, and only a very small amount of fuel can possibly escape.
>
> Roger Anderson. G-BXTD.
>
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