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Offline terryb

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fuel line size
« on: May 23, 2016, 12:32:26 PM »
hey gentleman, im curious what size I.D. fuel line everyone is using? i think im using too small of line.
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Re: fuel line size
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2016, 03:20:04 PM »
[size=12]3/8� is best. 5/16� smallest I�d go. Steel. NO copper.[/size][/b]
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Re: fuel line size
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2016, 04:20:25 PM »
thanks scoutpilot,  im running 1/4  plan on swapping mine out real soon.
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Re: fuel line size
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2016, 07:42:59 AM »
Terry,
I run 1/4" lines also, and have no issues.  This is the OE size, but I see how larger lines might reduce the chance of a clog.  The connection hardware might be a bit more complex when using larger lines.

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