Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

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Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

Post by PHPaul »

Mine is harder than Chinese Arithmetic. Is it supposed to be a hard line because it's on the suction side of the pump, or can it be replaced with a new, softer line like Tygon or fuel hose?

Also, there's a fitting in the line about 3 inches from the bottom of the tank. Can't tell if that's a check valve or a jury rig from a previous owner.
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Re: Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

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I've just got normal clear plastic pipe on both my 550s.
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Re: Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

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There is no suction on the supply side of the pump. It is gravity fed.
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Re: Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

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I used tygon on my T350.
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Re: Line from tank to oil pump on GT550

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Excellent! Thank you all for the replies.
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