Fuel Hose Pinchers - Opinions?
05-27-2017, 11:33 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Fuel Hose Pinchers - Opinions?
I'm going to be replacing the front and rear rubber fuel hoses and thought one of these (see pics) would make the job somewhat less stressful. Anyone have an opinion as to which style is preferable?
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05-27-2017, 11:35 AM
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The top one ... its also available in vice grip configuration...which I prefer as they are adjustable -- don't clamp any harder than it takes to stop the fuel drip.
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05-27-2017, 11:50 AM
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Long nosed vise grips or a small C clamp is all I've ever used.
Gary
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05-27-2017, 12:16 PM
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What you really need to worry about is how you're gonna plug the ends of the metal lines after you remove the rubber hoses. I hold a finger over the end with one hand and have a bunch of vacuum fitting rubber caps close by to grab with the other hand after it pulls the rubber hose off. Then press the appropriate size cap over the end of the steel line.
Reverse the process when installing the new hose
I do lose a few drops in the process, but not much - just gotta be quick!
Reverse the process when installing the new hose
I do lose a few drops in the process, but not much - just gotta be quick!
05-27-2017, 12:21 PM
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And do it outside, if not, have all your garage doors and windows open, that raw gas will reek...
05-27-2017, 12:28 PM
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Tie a rag around each wrist before you get to work, too. It keeps the fuel from running into your armpits.
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you're right....
05-27-2017, 12:34 PM
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And be sure to get SAE J30 R9 fuel injection hose rather than J30 R7. The R9 holds up to alcohol gas and won't rot fast and get brittle like the R7 does. It comes in metric sizes, so get the closest MM size to 3/8" or 5/16".
The SAE number will be printed on the side of the hose.
Doug
The SAE number will be printed on the side of the hose.
Doug
05-27-2017, 01:05 PM
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05-27-2017, 01:10 PM
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That is obviously a newer hose and is fine.
Last time i replaced hoses was 2009, and everybody was selling R7 to you unless you specified R9. R7 is fine for evaporative control, but not rated for continuous exposure to ethanol/gas.
Doug
Last time i replaced hoses was 2009, and everybody was selling R7 to you unless you specified R9. R7 is fine for evaporative control, but not rated for continuous exposure to ethanol/gas.
Doug
05-27-2017, 01:18 PM
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What you really need to worry about is how you're gonna plug the ends of the metal lines after you remove the rubber hoses. I hold a finger over the end with one hand and have a bunch of vacuum fitting rubber caps close by to grab with the other hand after it pulls the rubber hose off. Then press the appropriate size cap over the end of the steel line.
Why pay more?
05-27-2017, 02:39 PM
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It's free if you already have the tool.
05-27-2017, 03:10 PM
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05-27-2017, 03:22 PM
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What you really need to worry about is how you're gonna plug the ends of the metal lines after you remove the rubber hoses. I hold a finger over the end with one hand and have a bunch of vacuum fitting rubber caps close by to grab with the other hand after it pulls the rubber hose off. Then press the appropriate size cap over the end of the steel line.
Reverse the process when installing the new hose
I do lose a few drops in the process, but not much - just gotta be quick!
Reverse the process when installing the new hose
I do lose a few drops in the process, but not much - just gotta be quick!
i guess if you are trying to impress yourself with how great of mechanic you are becoming, I guess you can buy a tool! Those tightening ones or with wing nuts are stupid!
Probably end up having your gas pilot on your water heater ignite the gas vapor from the spillage anyway if you don't know what you are doing! Any pair of vise grips with a smooth portion of jaw would do what you are thinking!
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05-27-2017, 03:29 PM
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i guess if you are trying to impress yourself with how great of mechanic you are becoming, I guess you can buy a tool! Those tightening ones or with wing nuts are stupid!
Probably end up having your gas pilot on your water heater ignite the gas vapor from the spillage anyway if you don't know what you are doing!
Probably end up having your gas pilot on your water heater ignite the gas vapor from the spillage anyway if you don't know what you are doing!
