Replaced the motor in the fuel pump assembly. Just the act of moving it broke the dry brittle plastic hose attached to it. No longer available from the dealer, I found what looks the same online. It's made of plastic, like nylon and I had to soak the end in hot water to soften it so it would slip over the barbed fitting. Does it need a clamp? The original didn't have any.
Do you use clamps on this type of fuel hose?
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You might want to replace the fuel pressure regulator that show's in the picture.
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The last time I replaced fuel pump hoses, the fittings were smooth and they took crimp clamps. Guess the barb fittings don't need clamps.
It has to be rated for fuel tank use. Regular fuel rated hose isn't rated for exposure to fuel on the outside of the hose.
I use the crimp type oetiker clamps on fuel lines in the tank like that for insurance. Most OEMs do not use them through
Nylon is generally not bothered being immersed in fuel.
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The crimp butt splices usually included with replacement in-tank fuel pumps are insulated with nylon. And THHN building wire with an outer nylon jacket is usually listed as "gasoline and oil resistant".
Not Necessarily, an FKM cover to prevent permeation is not required with this plastic type. As Tim said I would use an Oeteker style single ear clamp for safety.
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