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Old 10-23-2019, 06:11 PM
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What size fuel line do I use?

I got a used plane. I need to replace the fuel line but I’m not sure what size i need. 1/8” or 3/32”. For a gas engine. I was thinking flow master 1/8 but i dont know the difference. I have a GP 123
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Old 10-23-2019, 07:29 PM
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I use 1/8 inside diameter fuel line on everything
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Old 10-24-2019, 07:54 AM
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Old 10-24-2019, 08:45 AM
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I would use 1/8" for 50cc and above.
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Old 10-24-2019, 11:57 AM
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The I.D. of the carburetor fuel inlet is the size you need.
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Old 10-24-2019, 12:23 PM
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The I.D. of the carburetor fuel inlet is the size you need.
And every newer Walbro carb uses the same inlet fitting size regardless of carb size. 1/8" ID line seems best. 3/32" is preferred by some but it can be very difficult to get on fittings. Some chainsaws and lawn equipment use a Viton line size just a tiny bit smaller than 1/8" that seems to work well.
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Old 10-25-2019, 06:17 PM
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I use 3/32 for under 50cc Normally, the Small Diameter helps with fuel draw a little bit also fits the smaler fittings better.

1/8 for 50cc and upto 200cc+

But Really 1/8 can be used for all. As Trucker said the newer carbs all seasm to be 1/8 as are most new gas fuel tanks regardless of size.
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