Grey Fuel Line Replacement?

[Nouse4aName54]

I've been reading up a lot about my Sea Doo. I'm reading a lot about the grey fuel lines that should be replaced with automotive ones. I snapped a shot of my engine bay, are these the grey fuel lines that should be replaced?



I plan on doing a tune up pretty soon, what else is there that I can do to keep my ski running nice and clean? Fuel filter perhaps?

 

[DAGRE147]

If they are grey I'd pull them no matter what, they wreck an engine. But if you wanna be sure, they will read TEMPO on the side of the line.

It is wise to completely clean or replace the fuel system after removing the lines: fuel selector, filter, rebuild carbs, etc... the ethanol in gas doesn't mix with these lines and the green gooey residue that forms from the reaction is what you'll notice.

 

[Nouse4aName54]

When I bought the skis the dude told me he had the fuel lines replaced. I'm guessing he might have replaced them with stock ones

 

[DAGRE147]

Honestly those don't look like TEMPO to me, the stock ones had a black inner ring and looked more rigid than those. But fuel line is cheap (about $20-25 a spool) so when I see grey I'd just replace lol but I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable members of the site will chime in eventually

As for a lot of other small, cheap and easy things to do that will keep your seadoo running better..... different strokes for different folks but you'll hear of fogging the engine, running the best 2 stroke synthetic (I run QUICKSILVER from wally world, XPS etc etc), flushing engine properly, changing jet pump oil etc etc.... tons of useful knowledge on this site, so dig in!

 

[AdamXP800]

Those are tempo, I'm prettyy sure



96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Aye cap'tn those be them nefarious fuel suckers. The last cap'tn be tellin a fib sir. I've not seen many men fix'n fuel lines and usin' those fancy clamps sir.

 

[DAGRE147]

And there you go! Glad some people chimed in who know what they are actually talking about lol

 

[racerxxx]

Hold tight, those have been replaced. They don't look like the original tempo lines. What I would do is look at the printing on the line and read it, then Google it. There is a company that makes ethanol safe grey fuel line. It might even say ethanol safe.

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[LouDoo]

Hold tight, those have been replaced. They don't look like the original tempo lines. What I would do is look at the printing on the line and read it, then Google it. There is a company that makes ethanol safe grey fuel line. It might even say ethanol safe.

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Ditto's, I remember Kicker has a mint 96XP and was trying to keep it stock original and found grey (not tempo) fuel lines that were USCG approved and ethanol safe.

Lou

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Well then ma matey, if yee be uncertain, checkin' the fuel filter I'd be... She'll tell ya if there be goo...

I stand by me claim though. Not many-a-men fancy them there okeiter clamps when fixin' them lines.

Moe oft'n than not, they cheap out an buy clamps that rust.

 

[LouDoo]

Arrgh, I believe they be Motion Pro tygon fuel line, I can see Mot..... in the picture. If that be so, you won't have to change the fuel line, but I would still check the fuel filters, you can check the mag side without removing the carbs.

Lou (it's good to be a Pirate)

http://www.revzilla.com/product/mot...7hZAVG7BS7SlRnyASnYU7qnw3IJ0yem_QeRoCtrXw_wcB

 

[DAGRE147]

Sheesh for that price I wouldn't change it! Oops I mean aaaargh matee

 

[LouDoo]

Matey's mark this date on ye calenders, Sept. 19, every year. National talk like a pirate day.

All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here

http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

Lou

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

Ditto's, I remember Kicker has a mint 96XP and was trying to keep it stock original and found grey (not tempo) fuel lines that were USCG approved and ethanol safe.

Lou

It was a 99 Spx matey. Shiver me timbers, your showin your age! One more slip and ye will walk the plank and be swimming with the guppies!!

 

[Mickirig1]

Arhh it's Sliver me timbers.
That's what happens whena cannon ball hits oak beams and planks. Did more damage to crew members then gun fire and sharp weapons.

 

[Nouse4aName54]

Yar! Thanks for ye feedback for me ship.

I think I will replace them regardless just for piece of mind. I haven't done anything too extensive to the ski yet so it will be nice diving into it. Thanks for the replies, much appreciated!


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[LouDoo]

Arrghh, well it be your ship matey, if she were mine I'd leave the fuel lines as they are. There be some premium fuel lines, about $160.00 for a 25' spool, tygon is the best there is. Also it looks to be a professional job with the oitaker clamps. So in my opinion she be fine. If you want to put your mind at ease check the fuel filters at each carb. She be a fine lookin craft from what I can see she's real clean.

Capt. Lou

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Agree, those lines have been replaced. The Tempo fuel lines are laminated with a nylon mesh in between the inner and outer core and those in the photo are not laminated. They seem to be of good quality, IMO.

If your engine doesn't run properly then damage is likely to occur so you must find the problem instead of attempting to continue running it hoping the problem will self-correct. The reason is, if one cylinder isn't receiving fuel correctly, the piston can overheat in a short time and will be damaged. Avoid running until the problem can be corrected.

You need to locate a factory service manual and cylinder compression gauge, every good pirate keeps these in his toy chest.