I have had small pieces of rubber from fuel lines break off and clog the needle valve in small engines more than once. And usually the equipment is not that old, or the fuel line is relatively new. I use fuel filters, but there is always the piece of line from the filter to the carb. And that can shed a small piece of rubber, and that is all it takes to really foul up a good running engine. It is not a big deal if it happens to a lawn-mower, but if a day on the lake for everyone is ruined, and those days are rare to start with, then it is a big deal.
So the question is, "Is there a a source, or brand, or type of fuel line for use with small engines that is less likely to shed small rubber that might get in the needle valve?"
So the question is, "Is there a a source, or brand, or type of fuel line for use with small engines that is less likely to shed small rubber that might get in the needle valve?"