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HighFlier
Senior Heliman
Location: Chicago, IL.

Hi all, I was wondering what kind of fuel line everyone prefers to use in their fuel tanks? I know not to use the fuel line that comes with the tanks.That stuff falls apart after a short time in the nitro, what is the best kind and how often do you change it? Thanks for all info.
Ken
Keep'm Fly'n

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Buzzin Brian
Elite Veteran
Location: College Station, Texas

I use a KSJ heavy fuel clunk, so I can use the same type of fuel lins inside the tank that I use everywhere else. I cant remember what type it is, becouse I buy it in LONG lengths. I have plumbed 3 helis and I still have about 10 feet of it left. I do know that it is rated for high nitro. I am thinking that it is Prathor, or something like that. (I could be wrong about that) As for when I change it. About every 2-3 months. Better safe that sorry. IMPO

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Steve Campbell
Elite Veteran
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Prather "pink" line is the most durable of the silicone variety. It is a bit stiff for use as a clunk line, however- especially if you plan any 3F.

Steve

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Michigan PI
Senior Heliman
Location: St Clair Shores, MI

I use the fuel line that comes in the tank until it breaks off, then I use the KSJ tubing that comes with the heavy clunk kit. Some time ago, I picked up some Sullivan fuel tubing that works quite well with a medium heavy clunk.

01-30-2002 Over year old.

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Furyous
Senior Heliman
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Fuel Line

The fuel line that comes with the tank is usually more flexible than most store brands, so you should use it, if you are planning to do 3D. It will last a very long time if you do not leave fuel in your tank and run your motor dry at the end of each day. These are steps that should be taken, regardless of what fuel line you are using.

Kevan

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Chopper
Key Veteran
Location: Stow,Oh- oops, I mean St Louis, nope Stow again

Prather red is the best for outside the tank.

Hayes black is the best for in the tank plumbing. Hayes lasts a long time and is very flexible (neopreme variation I think.)

Prather red is almost indestructable and it grips the nipples tightly and is not prone to getting soft, but is stiffer and not best suited for in the tank use.

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Christopher
Heliman
Location: Visalia, CA

Hayes black fuel tubeing

I installed a Hayes header tank using the supplied black line. I cut the line so the clunk was 1/4 inch short of reaching the back of the tank. After about three tanks through the heli, the black stuff had "grown" the 1/4 inch and the clunk was touching the back of the tank, cutting off the flow of fuel. I don't know if this is common, but it is something to watch for.

Chris

01-30-2002 Over year old.

Dyehard
Veteran
Location: Cedar Bluff, Va.

I use plain old Sullivan blue medium fuel tubing. I have a piece of it in my fuel jug that has been there for about ten years, the last four years in 39%. It looks as good as new. I have no problems with it in my tanks, it only gets checked about once a year and I've never had a piece of it break in one. It is stiff enough that you have to put extra weight on it in some tanks, such as the one in an R30. I have tried the Prather tubing and the Hayes tubing, I keep coming back to the Sullivan.

01-30-2002 Over year old.

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