Hmmm thats very interesting, we used to use it for racing when running high
octane 109+ gasoline type fuels and methanol
as it was about the only hose that wouldn't harden within a few days of
using it. It was about 15mm OD with about a 5mm wall Perhaps it wasnt
strictly silicone line. I will see
if I can find out exactly what it was and let you know. Mind you I did have
one lot of line that i threw out after it started deforming
the day after a race meet, perhaps that was true silicone line
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Greg Fuchs
Sent: Sunday, 3 August 2008 9:13 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: sight tube
<gregoryf.flyboy@comcast.net>
Craig,
Thanks,
In the technical bulletin below, it would seem that silicone might be even
worse than some of the others at standing up well to fuel. It is listed as
"Not recommended, severe effects imminent"
That is, If this bulletin is credible...
It lists Teflon, Nylon, and Viton to be the best materials.
http://www.sentranllc.com/pdfs/tb_chem.pdf
regards,
Greg Fuchs (A050)
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>anyone considered silicon fuel line. Its not quite clear but seems to last
>well.
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
5:30 PM
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