Tygon Tubing

[laglass69]

Anyone know where I can find replacement Tygon tubing? The tygon tubing on my 280 is pretty fouled and nasty looking. Also in the process of removing the old tubing from the motor I broke one of the tiny little plastic tees that tie it all together so I need help finding that too. Thanks for any help.

[mach351]

Mcmaster-Carr

[moldman]

web address is mcmaster.com Jim

[Bruster]

I don't think Tygon is what you are looking for. Tygon will get hard with exposure to hydrocarbons (gas). But there is a very similar tubing available that will remain pliable over the long term. Seems like Eagle One or one of the other performance vendors will have what you want.

[superboat24michael]

Mcmaster-Carr or grainger

[mercpunk]

napa ...

[Jay Smith]

The yellow fuel/oil grade Tygon tubing is what comes on High Performance motors from Mercury and I have found over the last 14 years using it to be fuel/oil friendly , I buy it in 50 FT spools and use TONS of it a year from www.mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com).. 1 404 346 7000

McMaster-Carr part number 5552K23 is the correct part number for the size you need and its sold by the FT.( .61 a foot ) The Tees you will need is part number 5463K181 and are sold in a pack of 10 ( $7.62 a pack ) I like the slight bit larger tees but they don't clog and are the same size OD as the tubing is ID less restricted flow and can be pressed on the tubing with ease...I also use micro ty straps on each hose to fitting joint...

Good luck,
Jay

[laglass69]

Thanks for the info everyone....And Mr. Jay, I appreciate you answering my call on a Saturday. Your wealth of information is always a life saver.

Thanks,
Chase

[Action Dave]

I use the yellow tygon on all my 2stroke lawn equipment as replacements for the original fuel lines. It does hold up pretty well for most applications, however, ehtanol fuels have a habbit of ruining it faster than regualr gas. But that's a whole nother argument.

[YELLOWSS]

i agree with jay. the bigger tees work better. if there is a leak that means lack of oil somewhere!!!!!! strap everything.
"Action Dave" awesome avatar!!!!!!!
roy

[Fish]

i just bought 20 ft at a commercial lawn mower shop.

[Ziemer]

i just bought 20 ft at a commercial lawn mower shop.

That's where I usually get it...

If you need it in a hurry your local lawnmower shop should have it. Usually runs about a $1.00 per foot. ;)

[laglass69]

I found it at a local stihl dealer but i almost sh#@ when they told me $3.00 a foot....mcmaster-carr sells it for .78 a foot

[Action Dave]

I sell it fo $2.00 per foot.:eek:

[RiceKiller]

Did you find the tee you needed

[Jay Smith]

The part number for the tee thats needed is posted above and available at McMaster-Carr

Jay

[laglass69]

I found the tees at Grainger also...$6.69 for a 10-pack. They carry the tygon tubing also but they only sell it in 50ft spools for $39. Mcmaster-Carr has everything you need but if you need it quick Grainger usually has it in stock if not comes in next day.

[dwb212]

I get my Tygon from Napa

[Liberator*21]

Depending on your location, Mc Master Carr delivers pretty darn quick. I order in the morning and it's at my front door the very next day.

If they don't have it............you don't need it.............LOL.:D

[HStream1]

Here are the specs on the correct grade of Tygon. For Information purposes only.


And +++++ on Mc Master Carr. I just yesterday placed an order from them. They are a little pricey on shipping their small orders. But you'll usually see it within two days.

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Tygon® F-4040-A Fuel & Oil Tubing
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Tygon® F-4040-A Fuel & Oil Tubing.
Applications: Small engine fuel lines, general automotive, recreational vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, coolant transfer, heating fuels, cutting compounds, polishing equipment, lubrication lines . . . Source: Tygon®, FLS3116-2M-0703-SGCS, 2003.
Features & Benefits: "Specifically designed to handle most fuels and industrial lubricants,Tygon® Fuel and Lubricant Tubing resists the swelling and hardening caused by hydrocarbon-based fluids.This significantly reduces the risk of failure due to cracking and leakage. Its minimum extractability safeguards the liquid or vapor being transferred against adulteration.
"Because it ’s extremely flexible,Tygon® Fuel and Lubricant Tubing simplifies installation, even in tight places.It is translucent yellow for positive identification and to allow easy flow monitoring.It is routinely used to handle gasoline, kerosene, heating oils, cutting compounds and glycol-based coolants." —Tygon®, FLS3116-2M-0703-SGCS, 2003. Also according to specs, this series is UV and light resistant, brittle resistant, resists swelling, and good for most petroleum products.
Do not use above 50 psi working pressure. Larger size and thinner walls should only be used no more than 15 to 20 psi working pressure. Durometer: 57 (shore-A @ 15 seconds). Maximum temperature: 165 °F or 74 °C. Standard length: 50 feet. Use fuel-oil hose (http://www.hoseline.net/hose/fuel-oil.htm) or the push-on hoses (http://www.hoseline.net/hose/pushon.htm) for more demanding applications.

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[Liberator*21]

Your right on the pricey shipping Bud. I have to laugh sometimes when I placed an order for one item I can't find locally, but need it now.........The item I ordered is no bigger than a pack of cigarettes and shipped in a box that's 8" x 8" x 15" stuffed 99% full with packing materials...............LOL.

As they say........Ya wanna play.........Ya gotta pay.........

[HStream1]

Yep you nailed that on the head Gary.. The size of the boxes amaze me some time as well. My last order was for two tortion springs that would fit in the palm of my hand. And they arrived in a box just like you described. It took me longer to find them in all that wadded up packing than it does to drink a beer on a hot day.

But their service is impeccable. And if they ain't got it you're likely not to find it.

[Jay Smith]

90 % of the orders I make on line with MC is at my door in 2 days.. GREAT service and inventory of a zillion parts from A-Z ..

Hey Bud ya cold up there ?

Jay

[HStream1]

90 % of the orders I make on line with MC is at my door in 2 days.. GREAT service and inventory of a zillion parts from A-Z ..

Hey Bud ya cold up there ?

Jay


Dam weather here is killing me. Had several weeks in the 20's with nothing warmer than low 40's. Tomorrow we're going to have a heat wave of 51*.

Got any Xtra room?? I might just come down and live with you cathy and the dogs for a couple months ;). I machine and work for sea food :D.