I've recently refilled both MMs with petrol and now both have suddenly started to small of fuel. Looking at the filler necks I can see that both of the the orange rubber filler neck-to-tank joiners have rotted and gone soft to the point of failing. These are the original ones with "MORRIS" cast into the side when made. Has anyone else found this? I assume it must be Ethanol doing it.
I found a supplier of fuel-resistant silicone hose in red that is an identical size and can be bought for under a fiver, if anyone needs some.
Rob
Orange rubber Vs Ethanol
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Re: Orange rubber Vs Ethanol
In Europe, a lot of hose manufacturers are active. In the Netherlands we have "Eriks" .
This company has remade the original flexible hose between the pump and the carburettor for me, using the old connections.
I am for sure in your area they are also.
Maybe a dealer from the Parker Hannifin group is in your area, these guys are producing the most idiot hoses...
This company has remade the original flexible hose between the pump and the carburettor for me, using the old connections.
I am for sure in your area they are also.
Maybe a dealer from the Parker Hannifin group is in your area, these guys are producing the most idiot hoses...
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Re: Orange rubber Vs Ethanol
Just bought another one for the other car. £2.47 each, inc postage.
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Just changed another one after it showed a little bubbling on the surface...[frame][/frame]
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Re: Orange rubber Vs Ethanol
Hi Rob,I like you am rebuilding a series mm & have the original filler hose so if you could mail me or post the supplier of red hose I'd be grateful
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BrianR
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