Some of the lines on my O'Day 28 (Universal M12) have been replaced but not the ones from the tank petcock to the fuel pump or the one into the engine. Both are factory swaged fittings. It seems sensible to replace these with a barb fittings. In my case the barb end would be for 1/4" ID fuel line, but does anyone know what the thread on the petcock and the engine end might be, both diameter and if NPT or other etc. and finally, best place to buy such as West, NAPA etc.? Knowing will save me two trips into the "hell hole".
Fuel Line Replacement
- Thread starter odaydokay
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I'd take off both fitting to make sure they are in good condition and that you get the correct sizes. Interestingly, you mentioned probably the two most expensive retailers in the US for these sorts of things. If you don't hang out somewhere south of civilization as we do, I'd suggest a commercial plumbing supply house. They should be quite knowledgeable about these things and have a much better variety and price.
I brought mine to a truck supply place once. They had the equipment to crimp a new fitting on. Pretty cheap if I remember right.
That sounds like a good idea. Maybe the Tractor Supply Co. up the street does it.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Consider a truck hydraulic, fuel line, hose shop.
Here is a listing in Manchester... May be of help.
https://www.fluiddynamics.info/our-brands
Here is a listing in Manchester... May be of help.
https://www.fluiddynamics.info/our-brands