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One of the reasons is I like the looks and I like the fact that the fuel hoses stand out from all the other hoses. The other reason is the ruggedness. Combine the two and I don't mind $12/ft. I might buy the crimping tool and see if I can do it myself getting the exact right length may be a trial and error thing with this type of fitting... I may have to cut, dry fit, and cut again, dry fit it to get it just right.
As I said, I know that SS clamps and a black trident hose gets the job done but the parker set up looks much better IMO. Its kinda like... I could fish with a stratic but the stella feels and looks better. Both get the job done. Do I need to do it? No, what is in there now is fine and you can take it apart with a screwdriver but I just want a better fuel delivery set up. This is part of upgrading the entire fuel line/filter/priming pump set up. My racor mount is a basic two unit with switching lever and it uses the spin on cartridges with screw on plastic bowl. It works but they now make much nicer units with vacuum gauges and better filter assemblies and integrated priming pumps. While this unit is out I want to re-do all the fuel lines at the same time. This is what has led me down this path.
I was originally going to do this only if I re-powered but now I am thinking I might do it anyway. It looks like an easy job that will add a professional look to it.
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