My flexible diesel fuel hose (rubber) has started to crack. All three sections are cracking (tank to fuel filter, fuel filter to engine lift pump, return line from injectors to tank). It is stamped as diesel fuel line, is only 6 years old and has been well treated so I'm a bit disappointed that it has perished after a short time. Am I expecting too much?
Can any one recommend a particular brand or supplier of fuel hose that would last longer?
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My flexible diesel fuel hose (rubber) has started to crack. All three sections are cracking (tank to fuel filter, fuel filter to engine lift pump, return line from injectors to tank). It is stamped as diesel fuel line, is only 6 years old and has been well treated so I'm a bit disappointed that it has perished after a short time. Am I expecting too much?
Can any one recommend a particular brand or supplier of fuel hose that would last longer?
I'm a gates hose user
I'm told that you should get hose for diesel fuel NOT petrol.
Apparently petrol fuel hose is OK but only for a few months, or so I've been told.
Hi Zilla
I replaced mine with Gates Premo Flex www.industryupdate.com.au/products-details/belts-and-hoses/31089/premo-flex%c2%ae-hose a few weeks ago
I needed some in a hurry and it was the only hose of the size i needed that the local chandler had in stock but on reading the specs it looks ok
Regards Don
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<div class="field-item even">Recommended for: Premo Flex is the perfect choice for multiple applications requiring a highly flexible, cost-effective hose with maximum resistance to petroleum oils, kerosene, and fuel oil (to 120°F), and lubricating oils (to 212°F). Premo Flex can be used for transferring gasoline or diesel fuels. It is also suitable for air and water applications, offers excellent weather and ozone resistance, and is nonconductive at 1000 volts D.C.
Temperature range: -40°F to +212°F(-40°C to +100°C) continuous service.
Tube: Type C (Nitrile). Black. RMA (Class A) high oil resistance.
Reinforcement: Synthetic, high tensile cord.
Cover: Type C2 (Modified Nitrile). Red (black cover available on special order). All sizes thru 1/2" are perforated. RMA(Class B) medium oil resistance.
Branding: Continuous ink brand.
Example: Gates Premo Flex® Multi-Purpose 3/8 Inch(9.5mm) 250 PSI (1.72MPa) WP NONCONDUCTIVE @1000V D.C.— (1 MEGOHM/IN.) Made In U.S.A.
Packaging: Standard 3/4" x 50' lengths coiled and tied in cartons (200' each). All others on reels, maximum two pieces in 50' increments. Minimum of 90% of hose reels will be 1-piece lengths.
3/16" thru 3/4": 500' to 700' reels
1": 300' to 400' reels
1 1/4": 300' reels
1 1/2": 250'
