Re: Translucent tubing vs rubber hose?

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auldscott

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I’ve used it in many small motor mechanical restorations and it does hold up. However, it will not take much of a bend without kinking. You might be able to find small diameter rubber or composite fuel line that meets modern fuel requirements. Check with your motor dealer.

If you use the polyurethane tubing and have trouble with kinking, you can push a long, soft spring (think ballpoint pen spring) into it, or slip a spring over it, to prevent kinking.

I have found that 7" or larger zip ties do not make a good seal; it is better to use twisted wire (improvised) or the proper size full circle clamp. I haven’t tried 4" zip ties.