Fuel line question...

[crankn101]

Im sure it been covered in here a lot but im new here and couldnt find my answer.

What fuel line should I use for my Merc 2.5 and this junky fuel?

Does any local auto parts store carry some or do I have to special order it?

I would really like to replace my lines today but I dont have any marine stores close to me...

Thanks Dustin

[Forkin' Crazy]

Same stuff they are running on cars. They are running the same crappy fuel. Gates is pretty good.

[pyro]

Call Billy aka HOSER (Moreland Hose). He will get you set up with the right stuff.

I need to call him next week to get new high-pressure fuel lines for my Merc.

[crankn101]

You guys here dont buy into the EPA rated lines?

How do I get in touch with Moreland Hose?

[pyro]

Google, of course...

http://www.morelandhose.com/

[crankn101]

"Call Billy aka HOSER" Haha. When I read this I thought it was a guy building lines out of his garage not a big business. Thanks again

[HP]

Shields 368-0380 Type A1-15 fuel feed hose. 3/8" I.D. Low Permeation. Meets SAE J1527 Type A1-15 and ISO 7840 Type A1 standards. Complies with EPA and CARB very low permeation requirements. Meets USCG Type A1-15 requirements for pleasure boats, NMMA/CE type accepted, Fuel Feed for gasloine up to 85% ethanol blendend fuels, Diesel and Bio-diesel all blends.

[flabum1017]

You guys here dont buy into the EPA rated lines?

EPA rated is basically hose that meets the EPA's permeation standards..... anytime you see "EPA", it usually has to do with leakage or emissions and usually means the government is just taking more of your money. All new builds are required to meet EPA standards across the board and pretty much all new equipment has to be manufactured to their standards as well. So whether you like it or not, you will be buying into EPA rated stuff. What ever you use, make sure it's Coast Guard approved to prevent headaches in case of an accident or inspection.

As far as what fuel lines to get, it depends on what you want to spend and what level of quality you want. You can go with any type A1 fuel hose all the way up to the expensive stuff with quality fittings. We use the Sheilds hose we get from the local supplier like Port Supply (West Marine) for most gas stuff and the Parker Blue hose and re-usable fittings for Diesel.....

[crankn101]

Thanks for the info guys.

[VectorPat]

And just because it says EPA on doesnt mean its ethanol resistant. If it has that clear plastic liner in it it going to come apart.

[hydrostream1]

That's true,I had some of the line with clear liner in it and it did come apart.

[bigbluechevy454]

Russell push lock hose works well from summit racing

[crankn101]

And just because it says EPA on doesnt mean its ethanol resistant. If it has that clear plastic liner in it it going to come apart.

This is exactly what im trying to avoid.

[flabum1017]

Stay away from the Silverado hose..... crappy stuff

[VectorPat]

I just got thru fighting an issue on a customers boat that he had just replaced the fuel line on. He bought some cheap fuel line assembly, I think it might have been Attwood. He thought it was good hose as it said EPA compliant on it. The liner had come loose internally and was wadded up inside the hose, the hose was about a month old