Blocking off fuel line

[graphicsguy]

Good afternoon everyone,

I need to disconnect fuel line. Could anyone let me know the best and most effective way of sealing off the fuel line without it leaking whilst I carry out some work.

The fuel line is connected to an internal tank for info.

Thanks in advance,

Tony

[jyasaki]

Forwhat kind of timeframe?

I usually find an appropriately-sized pencil-like object, and cram it into the hose. Short term, a bolt will work, but the threads will weep fuel through. Long term, a piece of aluminum rod about the ID of the hose and a hose clamp will do nicely.

jky

[whisper]

If you are blocking off a hose I have seen one of these used before:

Tool Guru | Clamps

[Dirk Diggler]

Short term I use mole grips, long term I use bolt (not a machine screw) and jubilee clip

[graphicsguy]

Thanks for all the useful suggestions guys.

Best regards,

Tony

[Boats&Outboards]

Buy yourself a non return fuel valve and fit it to your fuel line. When you need to shut down the fuel simply swap it around, no mess or leaks. They are around £4 on eBay dependant on fuel line size

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Courageous]

If it's very flexible rubber fold it back on itself and tie wrap it. Any of the above will work though.