STHIL 025 FUEL LINE HACK

Replacing the fuel line with out using Sthil parts

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• sthil
• 025
• fuel
• line

[RamThisDTO]

I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.

[JONSEREDdotWS]

@RamThisDTO

When Stihl starts using small holes in their gas tanks like Jonsered and Husqvarna does, which allows the fuel line to seal the tank, THIS HACK STAYS.

Just another thing that Sthil does to add more parts than needed. When compared to Jonsered or Husqvarna Sthil are FAT WITH PARTS

[RamThisDTO]

@JONSEREDdotWS The reason why is because with the larger diameter sealing grommet, hardening and shrinking does not allow it to leak and become loose. Look at a comparable Tygon line through a hole in a fuel tank in a couple year's time. It's loose and fuel leaks around it. Then look at the equipment that uses a large fitted grommet or molded in grommet in the line. It's still sealed.

[JONSEREDdotWS]

@RamThisDTO

yes Tygon does harden, However Husqvarna and Jonsered do not use Tygon fuel line.

the fuel line they use does not have an extra grommet built on to it and they hold their seal for years. Like Sthil the line will crack and need replacing. A quick stop at a Napa auto store can get you some Tygon fuel line. this gets your saw back in service. Can't say that about a Stihl with the same problem.

[JONSEREDdotWS]

@RamThisDTO

WHY WHAT EVER DO YOU MEAN "SOUTHERN ENGINEER" ?

You calling me a "REDNECK" I think we have a bit more on top then most engineers.

Just look at BP can't even stick a small pipe into a bigger pipe

[skyblazer1]

I am thankful guy's like you post these tricks, I would have never thought of doing it this way..

[JONSEREDdotWS]

I think the Sthil shop may not have used this method. Most likely would have removed the carb to get at the fuel line

Thanks

Rod

[MihalisNavara]

Don΄t get tired. Just have a stihl technician fix it!

[MihalisNavara]

Don΄t get tired. Just have a stihl technician fix it!

[GDMAZ]

this is the second fuel line I replaced on this Stihl and they ain't cheap, but I am- I will replace the next one as this guy has- I can live with this and I 'm sure I can make it last and not leak-geez why waist time and money, I got trees to cut down, and besides, the Stihl dealer won't have it in stock, thanks, G

[RamThisDTO]

I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.