bcarwell
Gold Member
I have a gas powered Troybuilt string trimmer and had to replace the rotted neoprene fuel line which is maybe 1/8 inch o.d.and maybe 1/16 or 3/32 i.d.. The fuel line push fits onto a conventional small hose barb on the carb.
Problem is the i.d. of the replacement fuel line is a TINY bit bigger than the hose barb which is maybe 1/2 inch long. The replacement line slides on and off the barb fairly easily. Although I'm not sure it actually leaks I'm sure it will before long or will eventually pull off easily.
Can someone suggest a way to get a tighter fit ? I doubt there is even a model airplane hose clamp that small. I was going to wrap the barb with a wrap of electrical tape but thought it would corrode from the gas and would destroy the retaining effect of the barbs.
Is there some sort of glue or epoxy sealant I could put on the barb that is resistant to gas and would adhere to the metal barb and the neoprene line ?
I don't think I can find a slightly smaller fuel line or if I could I wonder if the gas flow through it would be sufficient.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Bob
Problem is the i.d. of the replacement fuel line is a TINY bit bigger than the hose barb which is maybe 1/2 inch long. The replacement line slides on and off the barb fairly easily. Although I'm not sure it actually leaks I'm sure it will before long or will eventually pull off easily.
Can someone suggest a way to get a tighter fit ? I doubt there is even a model airplane hose clamp that small. I was going to wrap the barb with a wrap of electrical tape but thought it would corrode from the gas and would destroy the retaining effect of the barbs.
Is there some sort of glue or epoxy sealant I could put on the barb that is resistant to gas and would adhere to the metal barb and the neoprene line ?
I don't think I can find a slightly smaller fuel line or if I could I wonder if the gas flow through it would be sufficient.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Bob