iani Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I've read several posts about what hose to use for high pressure fuel, can anyone tell me a current UK supplier of correctly rated hose? I would also appreciate confirmation of what sizes to buy. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/fuel-hose-gates-barricade-ethanol-proof-5-16-id-per-metre-gfh1031x.html Your question on size depends really on what replacement fittings have been added to the car, with differing filters, pumps and pressure relief valves it could be anything, but Gates Barricade is a very, very good pipe and Moss sell by the metre. Alan Edited April 25, 2018 by barkerwilliams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ian, just be aware, this hose is not suitable/recommended for the delivery side of the PI. Think Automotive (www.thinkauto.com/) will be another possible starting point (no connection, just a satisfied customer) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ian, just be aware, this hose is not suitable/recommended for the delivery side of the PI. Think Automotive (www.thinkauto.com/) will be another possible starting point (no connection, just a satisfied customer) Thanks John, I'd read that previously and it was the reason I was asking for a UK supplier of hose that meets the required spec' I am retaining the original setup, my car has been running with Lucas PI for 49 years, it can't be that bad Do you know what size hoses I need for the original setup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Hi Ian I assume you are looking at all the fuel pipes etc. I used Think Automotive, Feltham and they are very helpful. If you want to use PTFE pipe work, then also be aware, that life will get complicated as you can't crimp PTFE pipe with unions to fit BSP threads. You will need adaptors. For a full picture of the issues, have a look at my blog. Chapter 10, and then at the bottom under Jan 17. here's the link. It's all doable, but you need to plan it out. https://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2018/03/0116/TR5-Patience-Rebuild-Chapter-10-October-2016-to-February-2017 I hope that helps Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerguzzi Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Hello All I have ordered some from these people it was the best price I could find and it is supposed to be the best! This 5/16" size. Its not for a TR6 but a Triumph Spitfire running ITB,s and Microsquirt the stuff I bought off Fleabay before(12 months) is cracking and smells of petrol and it was EFI rated pipe? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GATES-BARRICADE-FUEL-INJECTION-HOSE-4219-06038-27348/322527744432?hash=item4b1826d1b0:g:AVEAAOSwwzhZQqN1 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Thanks for the advice chaps, as I'm up against it from a time perspective I have ordered the lot from Revington, I'll be able to sit down again soon! Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Roger I cant see what length that is? Thanks T Hello All I have ordered some from these people it was the best price I could find and it is supposed to be the best! This 5/16" size. Its not for a TR6 but a Triumph Spitfire running ITB,s and Microsquirt the stuff I bought off Fleabay before(12 months) is cracking and smells of petrol and it was EFI rated pipe? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GATES-BARRICADE-FUEL-INJECTION-HOSE-4219-06038-27348/322527744432?hash=item4b1826d1b0:g:AVEAAOSwwzhZQqN1 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerguzzi Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Roger I cant see what length that is? Thanks T Hello T It is 15 feet or 4.6m This will give all information http://ww2.gates.com/europe/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=70517_E2_BARRICADE_BROCHURE.pdf&folder=brochure&location_id=237 Edited April 26, 2018 by rogerguzzi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hi Ian I assume you are looking at all the fuel pipes etc. I used Think Automotive, Feltham and they are very helpful. If you want to use PTFE pipe work, then also be aware, that life will get complicated as you can't crimp PTFE pipe with unions to fit BSP threads. You will need adaptors. For a full picture of the issues, have a look at my blog. Chapter 10, and then at the bottom under Jan 17. here's the link. It's all doable, but you need to plan it out. https://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2018/03/0116/TR5-Patience-Rebuild-Chapter-10-October-2016-to-February-2017 I hope that helps Best Bill Hi Bill, your statement is not strictly true as you need access to aero space fittings and sleeves to crimp PTFE. Do not use smooth bore 1000 psi rated PTFE as you will get the dreaded harmonic hammering with the Lucas PRV. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hi Bill, your statement is not strictly true as you need access to aero space fittings and sleeves to crimp PTFE. Do not use smooth bore 1000 psi rated PTFE as you will get the dreaded harmonic hammering with the Lucas PRV. Bruce. Hi Bruce The fittings recommended byThink Automotive were JIC threaded unions for PTFE pipe. Therefore my point is that they can't crimp PTFE pipe into BSP unions and therefore you will need adaptors. Discuss with Think Automotive if you doubt. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hi Bruce The fittings recommended byThink Automotive were JIC threaded unions for PTFE pipe. Therefore my point is that they can't crimp PTFE pipe into BSP unions and therefore you will need adaptors. Discuss with Think Automotive if you doubt. Bill If you go to Essex Engineering they sell a complete range of BSP S/S fittings crimped on to PTFE convoluted S/S hose. I don't see Think Automotive in the same league as Essex Eng.as I had problems with them on there original spin on filter conversion which they have since dropped. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 oh well, I'll shut up then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hi Roger Gotit.. Seemed a bit pricy if it was just one foot Hello T It is 15 feet or 4.6m This will give all information http://ww2.gates.com/europe/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=70517_E2_BARRICADE_BROCHURE.pdf&folder=brochure&location_id=237 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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