classic1975chris Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Hi, I brought a 1970 triumph herald about 5 years ago its been sat up since so thus year I thought its time I better start work on her, first thing first what fuel should I run her on? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 If the car ran for a long time on leaded 4* it would likely be safe to use unleaded regardless of whether the head has hardened seats or not (Lead memory) but if you've had new valves ground in then a lead replacement additive would be a good idea. Personally I'd run on "Super" simply because it's E5 not E10 - with our without lead additive. Running on E10 can be a pain - you'd need to replace most of the hoses and some of the rubber components to stop them being destroyed by the E10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 If you are going to do work after a long lay up I would future proof your fuel system by replacing all the rubber hoses now with ethanol proof rubber tube. Be careful where you source it from, I got some that was supposed to be E10 (or above) proof and it swelled up and leaked within weeks. If you're doing the whole fuel system look at copper instead of steel for the main pipe under the car, again future proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 That's brilliant many thanks for the replies, I think I'll be asking for a few advices on here in the near future as there is quite a bit to do on her 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 If as @standardthread says you replace the hoses be very very very careful about the hose you use. Some reputable looking retailers online are Absolute F**king S**t. What they sell as "R9" is just junk. Look for someone selling something like branded Gates Barricade hose (I refuse to use/buy anything else for my cars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Every time fuel hoses is raised as a subject the problem of fake/rubbish stuff on the internet comes up. Go to a reputable car spares place, they can't afford NOT to have the real stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 So avoid ebay stuff? What size tube do I need? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Will this be OK? ..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248161488?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MzOAHDPYTGC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=AV2mLIhmQgW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, classic1975chris said: Will this be OK? ..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248161488?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MzOAHDPYTGC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=AV2mLIhmQgW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Yes, Moss are a proper seller (Unlike many on ebay) and the gates product is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 That's brilliant and will 1 metre be ample for all the rubber fuel line on the car? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Don't forget there is a short piece of pipe coming out of the petrol tank, easily missed. Gates is excellent stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, classic1975chris said: That's brilliant and will 1 metre be ample for all the rubber fuel line on the car? Many thanks The main body of the fuel pipe is/was steel running much the length of the car, usually clipped to the chassis next to the brake pipe, that's why I said replace it with 1/4" copper if you are going to do it, you can buy it by the roll. The rubber pipe sections provide the flexible joints from tank to the above, and from the above to your fuel pump so 1 metre should be more than enough. There is also a section of metal pipe running from the outflow side of your fuel pump around the engine to your carb., so two more short sections of rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 As Wendy says for belt & braces, I just have 1 before the pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 5 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: If the car ran for a long time on leaded 4* it would likely be safe to use unleaded regardless of whether the head has hardened seats or not (Lead memory) but if you've had new valves ground in then a lead replacement additive would be a good idea. Personally I'd run on "Super" simply because it's E5 not E10 - with our without lead additive. Running on E10 can be a pain - you'd need to replace most of the hoses and some of the rubber components to stop them being destroyed by the E10. Then there is the added protection if using `E `numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Thanks for all the replies I will make my shopping list and start buying some bits for her, so super unleaded fuel with additive or super unleaded on its own will be ok? Many thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Ordinary E10 unleaded will probably be OK if you have Gates hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 That's brilliant thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Hi again, what diameter rubber fuel hose do I need? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Internal diameter of 1/4" (6mm) to match the rigid pipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1975chris Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 That's brilliant thankyou 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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