ProTips: Fuel Lines, Trailer tires/wheels

[rangerdog]

Free advice. I have had new trailer tires mounted and balanced. Jacked the boat, put on stands, and the battle began. I think everyone should add remove lug nuts, put anti sieze compound on them and replace with proper torque annually. Not really a rust issue they just have never been removed before!

I also went to drain the fuel out for the tow to South Carolina and the fuel line on both sides of the bulb crumbled in my hands. It was cold but it wasn't THAT cold. Entire exposed portion of fuel line dry rotten. Any one ever experienced this?

John

 

[warthog5]

There are different grades of fuel line out there. People will replace with "Whatever". This is due to their ignorance.

The last boat that was here...They had replaced with Automotive fuel line.

 

[vincentek9]

no fuel line issues yet.. but i just purchased new trailer wheels/tires after finding out that the current tires are actually passenger tires... glad to say that I didnt experience a blow-out on the road yet.. but I should have double checked sooner instead of trusting my friend who claims they are trailer tires. I'll let you know how many studs i have to get replaced after i swap to the new wheels.

 

[rangerdog]

There are different grades of fuel line out there. People will replace with "Whatever". This is due to their ignorance.

The last boat that was here...They had replaced with Automotive fuel line.

So what's the difference?

 

[Brent]

Yes marine furl line are required to met coast guard and other agencies specs ex of spec is the burn through time. Marine line takes longer to burn through that auto lines. There are other specs . Read more on Trident Web site