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500 petrol pipe options/considerations.
« on: October 13, 2023, 05:57:46 PM »
The existing petrol pipe on my 500 is clearly marked as 6mm i/d - it measures around 11.5 mm external diameter. The two pipe lengths are aroun 12" & 9" in length for the twin outlet Petcock.
It does not leak & there were no clips on the pipe that seems to fit quite well. The T piece on the carbs has a diameter of 5mm at the narrow centre section with the two  built in flanges/olives measuring 7 mm.
I am minded to replace the pipe as it has gone quite stiff not being as supple as new hose.

I've done a search on this site regarding petrol pipe diameter on the 500 the consensus being it is usually 5.5mm i/d DS does a metre length for £25.90 including postage under p/n 95001-550-0160M no details as to material used.

Trawling e-bay there is Nitrile Braided Hose 5.5 mm i/d 10.5 approx  @ £6.02  per meter.

.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203502702708?var=503870585945

There is Ethanol Proof E85 Bio Hose (Silicone?) suitable for Diesel or Petrol etc 5.mm i/d @ £27.70 per meter.

.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251726976282?var=550653085114

I am at a loss as to what to buy.


« Last Edit: October 13, 2023, 06:18:53 PM by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) »
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Re: 500 petrol pipe options/considerations.
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2023, 06:10:42 PM »
Ebay, item number:-

130740225601
5.4mm ID.

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« Last Edit: October 13, 2023, 06:12:38 PM by Nurse Julie »
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

 

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