Braided Hose Lifespan

Michael Pliska · 07-07-2009, 11:49 PM

I'm curious how often other people replace the braided hose on their race cars. I am just putting my Super-Gas car back together after almost 16 years (it spent that whole time either indoors or in the trailer), and just discovered that the Russell braided stainless fuel lines are leaking severely. This was just the section of line from the tank to the fuel pumps (no pressure). As soon as I filled the tank, fuel just poured right through the hoses. When I removed the fuel filters earlier to clean them, I noticed these hoses felt pretty stiff.

These hoses were on the rolling chassis when I bought it in 1988, but I think they were new the year before.

Incidentally, I recently came across some braided hose which I had bought at a swap meet around 1985, and it was completely falling apart.

Interestingly, the section of hose near the carb seems to still be very flexible. I'll know shortly if that section leaks.

Regards,

07-07-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Braided Hose Lifespan I'm curious how often other people replace the braided hose on their race cars. I am just putting my Super-Gas car back together after almost 16 years (it spent that whole time either indoors or in the trailer), and just discovered that the Russell braided stainless fuel lines are leaking severely. This was just the section of line from the tank to the fuel pumps (no pressure). As soon as I filled the tank, fuel just poured right through the hoses. When I removed the fuel filters earlier to clean them, I noticed these hoses felt pretty stiff. These hoses were on the rolling chassis when I bought it in 1988, but I think they were new the year before. Incidentally, I recently came across some braided hose which I had bought at a swap meet around 1985, and it was completely falling apart. Interestingly, the section of hose near the carb seems to still be very flexible. I'll know shortly if that section leaks. Regards, __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G