Stihl 044 fuel line help

[bigbadbob]

Update on the green one here.
It was a real bugger to get the first part in the tank hole. Used a little grease on it and had to use a screwdriver and needle nose to get it started, wasnt easy. After the first part was in I then wiggled the most part in, then got some forceps in the tank and the screwdriver up top, some pushing and pulling and it went.
And I can see why a person would think it wont go in there.
I think I will get another stihl one for the other saw.

 

[Beer Gut]

Update on the green one here.
It was a real bugger to get the first part in the tank hole. Used a little grease on it and had to use a screwdriver and needle nose to get it started, wasnt easy. After the first part was in I then wiggled the most part in, then got some forceps in the tank and the screwdriver up top, some pushing and pulling and it went.
And I can see why a person would think it wont go in there.
I think I will get another stihl one for the other saw.

A booger but fit. And no drilling.

 

[bigbadbob]

A booger but fit. And no drilling.

Yes,, and to drill would be a nightmare as well.,, probably leak.

 

[Beer Gut]

Yes,, and to drill would be a nightmare as well.,, probably leak.

That' why this site is so cool.

 

[bigbadbob]

Well the 044 lives, didnt try it in wood. Got the saw in a box with another.
Just piss revved it to make sure all worked.
Runs well. I guess the line aint pinched or squished.

 

[brandonstc6]

A little grease and a lot of pulling and It seated


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[earlthegoat2]

I’ve done a dozen or so of those lines for the 044 and it’s like every one of them is my first one. I use hemostats and a dull screwdriver like tool that is designed for replacing o rings in hydraulic components. It’s a good tool for that job but it’s still a bugger.

I put so much downward pressure on the hose from inside the fuel tank that I swear I am going to rip the hose apart. None have broken and none have even deformed.

Anyone know why they still sell the black ones in the USA? I would want the green one every time.

 

[brandonstc6]

Mine was NOS one from ebay


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