[84TAVeRT]

Can i use regular 3/8 fuel line and hose clamps to replace the fuel lines?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[$hporty]

That's how I would do it. Just make sure you're using FUEL line and quality hose clamps.
P.S. That's what is in the tank and the system is under the same pressure there so I can't think of a reason why hose clamps would not hold.

 

[$hporty]

is this the correct tap?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-or-ZG-1...116003?hash=item464712a923:g:zv4AAOSwKtlWiqI6

Wouldn't an EZout work to remove the broken plastic?

 

[andrewb]

@$hporty @84TAVeRT Hose clamps work fine for the fuel fittings. Just need to finesse them a bit on the fuel tank ends. If not you run the risk of excess clamp 'tail' cutting into the wire harness, and or damaging the powder coat on the frame.

 

[$hporty]

Well, I'm joining the party as I just snapped the plastic female fitting (one of them anyway). I ordered metal replacements from the Fresh Water supplier mentioned above (actually found them doing a search).

Stupid question: Does the metal plate that new fittings screw into need to be removed before replacing these connectors?

Is there something else I should repair/replace in that area while I'm at it? (Metal male fittings are already present.)

Thanks to all who have contributed to this helpful thread!

The metal plate does not need to be removed. However, if you have the tank off you may want to remove the metal plate (which is holding the fuel pump and filter) and replace the gasket and fuel filter. You can give the tank a good clean and flush too.

I just did this job as my gasket was leaking. I replaced the fittings and cleaned the tank while I was at it.

 

[Anothernutter]

UK parts vendor :

https://www.tom-parker.co.uk/upload/catalogue/P%2063.pdf

 

[Ahks]

Anyone happen to know the size of the o-ring/seals inside the CPC fittings? Apparently, when you let the gas turn into turpentine and the bike sits for 6 years, they can deteriorate enough to get damaged when they start getting exercised...

 

[riddmkidd]

We had the same problem with mine after 10 months of not having the full lines connected. Solved it by giving them a thin coat of silicon lube. Fixed it within a minute.

 

[Ahks]

We had the same problem with mine after 10 months of not having the full lines connected. Solved it by giving them a thin coat of silicon lube. Fixed it within a minute.

In my case they seem to have fused and then torn when the valve was pushed open. Both rings, the one on the plastic valve, and the one that looked like it was a sealing seat, tore in the same area and are visibly flattened in those areas.

 

[riddmkidd]

This might be it, but no guarantees...they don't give the diameter though.

2717000 Other O-Rings and Seals : Colder Products Company (CPC)

2717000 - AS568-214 EPDM, 3 Port UDA, Bulk Packaged O-Ring

products.cpcworldwide.com

 

[chickenstrip]

Here's what I have: Retailer is Fastenal, sku #1166805
Grainger: IKET4
width: 1/16 inch; I.D. 5/16 inches. Material: Buna-N; Durameter: Hard
I got this info (at least some of it) from a post here somewhere. It might be a sticky.

I bought a bag from Fastenal and they work great. They're good to have around - I put some in a pocket for potential road emergencies.

 

[DEcosse]

^ I think you are quoting the Male fitting o-ring (and info for that is directly in first post of this thread) - AHKS is looking for the one in the female valved fitting

 

[chickenstrip]

^ I think you are quoting the Male fitting o-ring (and info for that is directly in first post of this thread) - AHKS is looking for the one in the female valved fitting

Ahh, I see that now. I didn't read/register the info closely. I also didn't realize that there's an o-ring in the female fitting. Guess I've been lucky.

 

[Ahks]

Interesting...

 

[nicholasj]

I replaced my plastic fuel fittings on my ‘97 595 earlier this year.
They came out perfectly. And easily. Almost an anti-climax.

When I dismantled the bike to do plugs, shims etc; I parked the tank on its side with the connectors on top.
Every day for a week I sprayed copious amounts of Inox MX3 penetrant around them. They were swimming in it. I also used a hairdryer on low heat to warm them up and help the penetrant to get in.
Thanks to all those who warned me (all of us) over the years.

 

[tanstaafl]

Hi.
Can I add to the UK situation?

I've bought
Straight Hose Coupling 1/4in Coupling Body - Valved, Thread Mount, 1/4 in BSPT Male, Brass

• RS Stock No. 387-2511
• Mfr. Part No. LCD10004BSPT
• Brand Colder Products

from RS Components : RS Components | Industrial, electronic products & solutions , as of Sept 2020 they're £21.86 including VAT ( tax ).

Thanks to an earlier post, I've also bought a "plug tap" from www.tracytools.com ( based in Torquay ) for £7.20

1/4" X 19 TPI BSPT

I called them up, explained what it was for, they recommended the "plug tap", not the "second tap" ( something to do with different stages of tapping out? ).


I'm looking for a UK supplier of the o-rings for the male fuel connector on the fuel lines and will update if I find one.
They're £5 each from Triumph at the moment!

 

[andrewb]

Hi.
Can I add to the UK situation?

I've bought
Straight Hose Coupling 1/4in Coupling Body - Valved, Thread Mount, 1/4 in BSPT Male, Brass

• RS Stock No. 387-2511
• Mfr. Part No. LCD10004BSPT
• Brand Colder Products

from RS Components : RS Components | Industrial, electronic products & solutions , as of Sept 2020 they're £21.86 including VAT ( tax ).

Thanks to an earlier post, I've also bought a "plug tap" from www.tracytools.com ( based in Torquay ) for £7.20

1/4" X 19 TPI BSPT

I called them up, explained what it was for, they recommended the "plug tap", not the "second tap" ( something to do with different stages of tapping out? ).


I'm looking for a UK supplier of the o-rings for the male fuel connector on the fuel lines and will update if I find one.
They're £5 each from Triumph at the moment!

Take the connector to a good autoparts place. Should take 2 minutes to find a proper sized o-ring in the correct material type. N-butyl or Viton.

 

[RampantParanoia]

RS also sell packs of the O rings, part number 129-038

 

[tanstaafl]

Damn. Never thought to check RS Components while I was ordering the fuel connectors.
Though, based on the information provided by D'ecosse ( on page 2? ) wouldn't it be these instead: RS PRO Nitrile Rubber O-Ring, 5/16in Bore , 7/16in O.D | RS Components ?
I've order a bag of the 0689625 from RS.

I'd found a supplier in the UK; Eriks: O-Ring to BS1806-011 NBR 70, 7.65x1.78mm
They have branches in UK, Wrexham being my nearest. At the branch , they sell them in bags of 10.

 

[RampantParanoia]

They're basically the metric equivalent of what D'Ecosse specified. Minor difference in the ID but they've worked fine for me.