Chris Pink Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yellow BS fuel pipe - feed and return - for the BSS can it be fixed with jubilee clips or does it need crimped on pipe clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wanted Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yellow BS fuel pipe - feed and return - for the BSS can it be fixed with jubilee clips or does it need crimped on pipe clips? I thought it was only gas lines that had to be crimped, but happy to be corrected.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Yellow BS fuel pipe - feed and return - for the BSS can it be fixed with jubilee clips or does it need crimped on pipe clips? Hi Chris I was told only to use compression fittings on all fuel related feed & return to engine and in relation to front bow tanks that feed the diesel bubble stove. Caused a bit of a problem as the engine diesel intake was a thin imperial pipe and the Yellow diesel hose was 8 or 10mm I did manage to find the correct fitting in the end from some small local company in the Bath area, but through a friend so don't know exactly where. Edited March 29, 2012 by Julynian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJ Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Yellow BS fuel pipe - feed and return - for the BSS can it be fixed with jubilee clips or does it need crimped on pipe clips? When I have had to fit them, they come crimped onto tails, which then just slip into the compression fittings or get flared etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeping Up Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Mine failed the BSS a few years ago because they weren't crimped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) I've checked the guide and found this: 2.11.3/R REQUIREMENT Checks have found that the use of ineffective clamps and connections have caused leaks. Are flexible fuel hose connections made with hose clips or clamps effective and in good condition? Check flexible fuel hose connections made with hose clips or clamps that can be seen and reached. Assess their condition and look and feel for leaks. Pull using light manual force to check security of all hose connections. Flexible fuel hose connections made with hose clips or clamps must: be suitably sized, that is, not so oversized that the band forms anelliptical shape or so undersized that no tightness is achieved; and, be appropriately tight, that is, not so loose that the connection canbe pulled forward or back under light manual force, nor so tight thatthe hose is excessively pinched; and, show no signs of damage or deterioration at the clip or clamp; and, show no signs of damage or deterioration at the hose caused by theclips or clamps. Note – Do not apply the light manual force check to injector leak-off (spill rail) arrangements having push-on connections. Supplementary information on spill rail options is available on www.boatsafetyscheme.com or by post or email from the BSS Office. Are hose clamps Jubilee clips? Richard Edited March 30, 2012 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 The flexible fuel pipe has to go on to a propper barbed hosetail it can then be fitted with jubilee clips as that is deemed secure You cannot put a flexible pipe directly on to a bit of copper pipe and do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) The flexible fuel pipe has to go on to a propper barbed hosetail it can then be fitted with jubilee clips as that is deemed secure You cannot put a flexible pipe directly on to a bit of copper pipe and do the same That's very useful Have you got the BSS guidance notes for injector spill rails as well, especially on more 'mature' engines? Richard Edited March 30, 2012 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 That's very useful Have you got the BSS guidance notes for injector spill rails as well, especially on more 'mature' engines? Afraid not My friendly examiner passed that info on to me when I was fitting my genset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Afraid not My friendly examiner passed that info on to me when I was fitting my genset Oh... Is there a BSS inspector in the house? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Oh... Is there a BSS inspector in the house? There are at least two that I know of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmms Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) I've checked the guide and Are hose clamps Jubilee clips? Richard Yes jubilee clips are hose clamps. Just be sure to avoid generic poor quality clips and make sure to use the correct size.Paul M (Currently in San Antonio Texas) Edited March 31, 2012 by pmms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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