JasonS
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I did a multifuel swap a few months ago and am still running 3/8" rubber hose for fuel lines. I'd like to move to something more permanent but, even after numerous searches, the best solution is not clear. Several posts on SS suggest that airbrake line can be used but it is not officially rated for this purpose. To those who are using it, how well is it holding up?
I also found this on the internet: "Metallic copper will dissolve into the veg oil (any kind). Once dissolved, it is a catalyst for a well known veg oil polymerization reaction (so well known, they've named it). Polymerized oil is higher molecular weight and becomes sludgy solids at normal temperatures. Sludgy solids don't go through the IP or injectors too well. WVO is probably the worse since it tends toward the acidic, which I'd expect would dissolve the copper faster. Heat will accellerate both the dissolving and the polymerization reaction. To be sure, not much Cu dissolves, but since its a catalyst, not much is needed." Anybody noticing this problem with their copper-plumbed deuces?
I also found this on the internet: "Metallic copper will dissolve into the veg oil (any kind). Once dissolved, it is a catalyst for a well known veg oil polymerization reaction (so well known, they've named it). Polymerized oil is higher molecular weight and becomes sludgy solids at normal temperatures. Sludgy solids don't go through the IP or injectors too well. WVO is probably the worse since it tends toward the acidic, which I'd expect would dissolve the copper faster. Heat will accellerate both the dissolving and the polymerization reaction. To be sure, not much Cu dissolves, but since its a catalyst, not much is needed." Anybody noticing this problem with their copper-plumbed deuces?