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Title: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: John hobbs on May 16, 2021, 02:16:07 pm
There has been many posts on fuel line replacement, and I would like to clarify and order the correct fittings needed. Most posts I see are for the newer flat front models.

My goal is to find what my 1994 Grand Villa will need for the fuel line replacement. I have decided to follow many other forum members and order the Trident Series 365 Barrier A1-15 hose. I have ordered 50 ft each of 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8".

I need help identifying the correct fittings. I will go with the push on type since others have used it. If there are any other recommended fittings to use in place of the push on, please share. Otherwise I have sourced some part numbers but, do not know for sure which are the correct sizes. I have enclosed a picture of the ones in question.

I assume I need 4 of each size? 3/8, 1/2, 5/8. On the chart there are 2 choices for each size, which ones do I need.
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: bbeane on May 16, 2021, 04:28:18 pm
Any big parts store should have them or auto speed shop. Trident is good hose. Amazon might also be a source for fittings. My old lines had push on's l I just reused them.
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: dsd on May 16, 2021, 04:38:18 pm
Any big parts store should have them or auto speed shop. Trident is good hose. Amazon might also be a source for fittings. My old lines had push on's l I just reused them.
X2
I used a extra plug inserted in the fitting and a soft dead blow hammer to bump the fittings into the new line. Held the line in my hand. The Trident hose is nice stuff. I used way more than I intended inside of aqua hot, generator quiet box. Also had several lines on the engine I replace at the same time so everything is done at one time. Crazy aqua hot had remote filter near the steering gearbox. Good fun . Take extra care not to damage fittings if reusing. Removing old hose isn't easy  soft brass is easy to damage fitting
Scott
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: gracerace on May 16, 2021, 04:51:21 pm
I just had a hose place make mine up. House of Hose in Spokane Wa. Was Like $200.00 for everything.

Pulled the old ones out, took them in. Had them made a tad longer

Chris

Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: John hobbs on May 16, 2021, 10:39:00 pm
Thanks for the replies, I don't believe my original fittings are push connect, they are big steel looking fittings. I believe I will have to use new fittings.

I just was wondering if I needed the 1/2 x 5/8 or 5/8 x 5/8. Is it true when members are replacing 3/8 hose the get 3/8x3/8 female fitting, and 1/2 hose using 1/2 x 1/2 female fittings? The the multiple options are throwing me off.

Thanks
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: rbark on May 16, 2021, 11:17:16 pm
Those big steel fittings just might be re-useable ones!
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: bbeane on May 16, 2021, 11:27:00 pm
Are you sure your fuel feed lines are 5/8"
Title: Re: Fuel line replacement for Grand Villa
Post by: juicesqueezer on May 16, 2021, 11:29:17 pm
Cut off one of the hoses and if it is a barb fitting, it can be reused.