Fuel hose question...

[pgtr]

...both sides of an issue when a poster is asking for suggestions.

The 'other' side being... it's a "Bubba pump" with headaches?

pqtr -as usual- has missed the mark in his response and done nothing to answer the question.

The question was how to change a rubber hose given a full tank of gas. You and your friend response to 'how' was to label Holley pumps and rubber hoses and by implication anybody who would use them as "Bubba". And somehow I am the one that 'missed the mark'? :eyerole

The original question was fully answered by Mac. For the record I was not attempting to answer the original question - I was providing fact based clarification to the mis-placed 'bubba' commentary.

My objection to this [...snip...] yet has the draw back of being difficult to install with respect to the need to create customised inlet/outlet fuel lines.

This comment leaves me confused. :confused If you read the original question very very carefully - you will notice that the 'Bubba' Holley and 'Bubba' rubber hoses are already installed. Docmacs77 somehow overcame the headache challenges you've outlined above and adapted the Bubba pump - So then where's the headache? :confused :confused :confused

[On a personal note, while I can't speak for others - I am one of those whackos who actually ENJOYS the challenge of customizing a configuration. I say bring on the 'headaches' if this is what you call a headache! And let's talk 'performance' on this performance forum]

I share John's concern that indescriminately adding flexible rubber tubing held with hose clamps on the pressure side of the system is just asking for trouble. An OEM designed and purpose built hose is one thing, a do it yourself add on is another.

While I appreciate all the concern you've shown Docmacs77 with your bubba comments - Perhaps you know more about Docmacs77's installation configuration because I certainly can't speak for how "indiscriminately" Docmacs77 installed the rubber hose(s) and clamps. But I can assure you of these two facts:
A) The aftermarket low pressure rubber fuel hose has the EXACT same SAE stampings or superceding stampings as your "OEM" rubber supply side fuel hose.
B) The aftermarket screw clamps commonly used are as good as or BETTER than the spring clamps many OEMs use on the supply side rubber fuel installations.

 

[IH2LOSE]

On a personal note, while I can't speak for others - I am one of those whackos who actually ENJOYS the challenge of customizing a configuration. I say bring on the 'headaches' if this is what you call a headache! And let's talk 'performance' on this performance forum

Seems you more enjoy attacking other people then actually helping.

The man was asking for advice and he got some great advice, No mention of having to keep it factory correct other then the benefit of being able to keep the stronger steel line in place. If you have a choice between a steel line on the pressure side of a fuel pump or a rubber line. Steel is always the safer choice. Yes you could use rubber, Yes you could probably argue that you could use a compression fitting on your brake lines also, But facts are fact steel will always be safer in the long run.

Some of the folks seeking information from an open forum as this one may not understand what is safe or not safe do on there cars and are looking to find that information here. It is all full nice of folks to take the time to share there knowledge and point of view of what is a better, safer, and more professional way of solving a problem. But if folks like you continue to attack other members the knowledge sharing will stop.

So if your intention is to offend other folks who are just trying to help and shair their knowledge I would say you’re on the right track.

But if you’re trying to help other then I would say your comments are way out of line and to me only seem self serving to yourself.

Thank goodness this forum doesn’t have many mean spirited members as your self.

We are all here to help each other,



Respectfully

Larry

 

[Mac]

The original question was fully answered by Mac. For the record I was not attempting to answer the original question - I was providing fact based clarification to the mis-placed 'bubba' commentary.

Fact based clarification? Perhaps I'm misinterpreting your comments but I don't think rubber hoses has anything to do with your posts. It seems like you have a real issue with the use of the name "Bubba" or people who recommend maintaining cars as the General designed them... or worse.

I've been around forums for a while and that designation "Bubba" has been around almost as long as the NCRS. Like "number matching" and a few other terms, there is as many interpretations as people who use it and it's not always negative, regardless of what you may believe. I don't necessarily agree with the NCRS way but I respect what they've done for the hobby.

This isn't the first time you've gone after Mikey and/or JohnZ. Both of these gentlemen have nothing to prove; they are well known and acknowledged within the Corvette community for their contributions. They give of their time & knowledge freely. No-one is making you read their posts. Perhaps you'd be better served to use the "Ignore" feature so you don't encounter their posts.

I can understand Mikey's & JohnZ's motivation in posting more than I can understand yours. Docmac77 wanted to know how... I told him how... Mikey recommended avoiding the problem by installing the "correct" fuel pump... JohnZ gave valid reasons to stay with the "correct" fuel pump. You didn't provide useful information or recommendations. You stirred the pot.

On the CAC, potstirring isn't appreciated and it won't be tolerated. Last warning.

-Mac

 

[Docmacs'77]

Mac, yes indeed you did tell me and I got the hose on the next night, no prob. I appreciate your help. However, I did develop another problem. I was so confused I posted it again on hotrodders.com. A member there made mention that liquid filled pressure gauges are notorious for dropping in pressure (their readings, that is) because of the fact that they are filled with glycerin. I'm hoping that's all it is. I mean, it would be alot easier to change out the pressure gauge than go digging at the tank. I'd like to hear your opinion. Here's the post on that problem:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74157

Thanks, Marc.

 

[Mac]

I will reply on the other thread. I think this one has pretty much run it's course.

-Mac