Oil/Fuel Line Replacement

[fishingbucks]

I am planning to replace the oil and fuel lines on my 97 gtx. They are original. I have good rubber line and new original oeticker clamps. I have two questions. Will any ear clamp crimp pliers work and do any box stores carry them? If not. What should I buy and where? Secondly, the ski runs excellent with no issues. Should I do anything to the carbs while I’m doing this? I hear about the little filters inside getting clogged up.

 

[mikidymac]

I would absolutely do the carbs with genuine Mikuni kits and needle and seats. Don’t replace the springs. The only oil lines that need to be replaced are the small 3/32” ones from the oil pump to the intake manifold.

I use high quality zip ties instead of clamps on the fuel lines but if you want to use the okitier ones you can buy tile nipper pliers.

 

[fishingbucks]

So there's no reason to replace the 1/2" clear line from oil tank to pump? Also, what about the cable? Isn't it a potential problem as well?

 

[mikidymac]

No reason to replace those lines unless they have a cut. The cable is also not a concern unless it is tight or frayed.