Grey fuel lines?...

[seadoosnipe]

Several of us have experienced the problems with our skis/boats and grey fuel lines. How often have you run across a post on this topic? So much I bet your tired of hearing it.

Well, I have had the chance to see this destruction first hand from a member, who lives really close to me. I have read from some mechanics that don't see a problem with using this, unless you develop a problem. I guess for me it's "why wait for a problem to exist before you fix it".

Below are some pix of the fuel lines that I split open with a razor blade and the micro mesh filter. When I put the filter up to my lited magnifing glass, and used a flashlight to peer through, I could see only specks of light, so I'm 100% sure his problem with operation of the ski is the grey fuel lines. In the pix, you'll notice one of the micro mesh filters looks fairly clean. That came from my carb from this years rebuild, the black looking one next to it is the one packed out with the goo that comes from these grey fuel lines as they come apart......

Take a look, notice on the pix I have at a really low angle shows a good example of the material of the hose that has come apart and no doubt, jammed inside the carb. As I get into the carb, if I see anything else really good to show ya'll, I'll repost...........:cheers:

 

[aklim]

I have read from some mechanics that don't see a problem with using this, unless you develop a problem.

I think part of the problem twofold.

1. I can make $100 by fixing it now vs $500 by fixing it later.

2. Every time I try to tell a customer that they need to fix something BEFORE it becomes a problem, I get looked at like a crook trying to drum up a repair bill. As such, it is a difficult sell unless you know the customer well.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Suggestion.....

I recommend that you get a section of this fuel line that has deteriated to the point it stopped up the micro filter into the carbs, and put it on display. That way, at least you got some actual proof for them to view.

Let me know, I got plenty of the stuff just laying around the shop now.:cheers:

 

[chucked]

About how much fuel line will I need to do the entire boat?

 

[seadoosnipe]

Tough guess...

That's a tough guess. I just did the ski and bought 20 foot. Used all but about 10" of it.

The boat, like my Challenger would probably use about 30 feet or a little more. You figure the distance to the fuel selector switch and back to the motor, times 3, then the return line back to the tank...:cheers: