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Grey hose is a no no …. At this point there is no substitute for fuel lines (inculding bulb’s) other than OEM marine grade fuel hoses. In short, do not use the grey hose made by Tempo or Attwood, found at Academy or Wal-Mart. They kink & crack and we have found they are not compatible with today’s ethanol fuels. The result is hurting your motor by either putting containments in your carburetors or starving your motor of fuel.
This is a factory installed ethanol friendly hose, In the 20 inch run of this hose this was the low spot in it where ethanol would stand. This motor required a 385.00 fuel pump to be replaced due to the rubber particles. Old hoses should be replaced. Cheap preventive maintenance
Being on the water is fun, having water in your fuel is not. Boat engines require clean, dry fuel, a challenge with today’s ethanol fuels/ gas.
Is your fuel system compatible with ethanol blends? Could your deteriorating fuel lines be causing further damage to your motor?
At Stone and Sons Marine, our mechanics are certified and factory trained to look for problems like this. If you catch it early you could SAVE tons of time & money on future repairs.
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