Perished fuel line

[Hpd]

Hi I’m looking for a bit of advice.

I cut the fuel line to install a fuel filter and in doing so I notice the inner lining is completely perished. I’m obviously going to need a new one but wondered if this will happen again when cutting into a brand new one? Or is it just because it’s years old?

Anyone had the same thing happen?

* it’s an 8mm ID fuel line on a rib with a 40hp mariner outboard. A quick google and I think it’s a quicksilver one

[willk]

https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/old-fuel-hose-90909.html

[Hpd]

Ahh, thanks for the link. Looks like I’m not the only one then!

[Fenlander]

I assume yours was the grey Quicksilver hose? As I said on the linked thread I prefer this hose above all others when it’s new but it does need checking after 5-10yrs. If new or used but good condition it cuts fine.

[Hpd]

Yeah that’s the one, I took the advice and have binned it and ordered a replacement!

[Hpd]

Also cheers that’s good to know it’s alright to cut it without any issues