MEP002A fuel hose

[Craig A Tull]

Anyone know where I can score some fuel hose for the MEP002A? I have a small leak on the hose between the sediment and first filter housing
Craig

 

[gimpyrobb]

Got a pic? Some of the units have re-usable ends. You just take them off the old hose and replace them on the new section.

 

[johnray13]

I found this to be the least expensive solution. The hose is #5 and the ends are jic-5f. The 90 connectors at the filters are jic-5m (connects to the hose) and ntp-4 (to the filter). Get the hose here (https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=920-2212&catname=hydraulic) You'll note the ends are jic-4. So you will also get two 90 connectors to fit the smaller jic hose end ,jic-4m to npt-4m (https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-2501-4-4&catname=hydraulic). Total cost, $11. Not a bad deal.

Disclaimer: I based the sizes on the parts manual part #350-5-122. That should make the hose 12 1/4" long with the jic-5 fittings I listed. You can double check by reading this PDF from the hose OEM. (It is a little confusing but I read it 5 times so I think I got it...maybe)
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pdf/aeroquipms28741.pdf
Also, this is for a MEP 003a and I assuming it is the same for a 002a

For a dollar or two more (or less of you can get the old fittings off and reuse them) you can get the hose here: http://shop.hoseandfittings.com/catalog/Hose/DOT/100R5_DOT_Hose/05R5.html and the fittings here: http://shop.hoseandfittings.com/catalog/Hose_End/DOT/100R5_DOT_Reusable/FJX/05R5-05RFJX.html

Again, no guarantee that I got all the sizes right so double check. And if you go one of these routes, post a follow up how it worked.

John

 

[storeman]

Craig,
PM on the way. Have several.
Jerry

 

[m16ty]

I've got a hose leaking on my 003 that goes from the filters to the engine. I haven't changed it yet but I was just going to go to NAPA and match one up there. They should have some hose that will work.

 

[Jimc]

Ill just throw this out there since a link was posted for surplus center. While I love that place, the problem with their hyd hoses and ends is that they are all cheap Chinese or low grade fittings. I have used them on my Kubota tractor a few times and 70% of them are now replaced with good quality stuff from a local hyd service shop. I have gotten them right out of the box with split and cracked ends, bad threads, etc. had a few ends blow off on me too. Not fun.

 

[m16ty]

Ill just throw this out there since a link was posted for surplus center. While I love that place, the problem with their hyd hoses and ends is that they are all cheap Chinese or low grade fittings. I have used them on my Kubota tractor a few times and 70% of them are now replaced with good quality stuff from a local hyd service shop. I have gotten them right out of the box with split and cracked ends, bad threads, etc. had a few ends blow off on me too. Not fun.

While that is true and it's better to use good USA stuff, the fuel hose on these generators is under a whole lot less pressure than a hyd system. Hoses that would never hold up in a hyd system will work fine for fuel hose. If you don't mind the looks, hose clamped ends and barb fittings will hold up fine in this application.

 

[Jimc]

As long as the threads are right with them. I have had 3 or 4 with poor machining and had literaly next to no threads on them. They never tightened down at all. I do agree with you though. You dont really need the high psi stuff. At most the fuel pressure is 5-10 psi. Doesnt take much to contain that. I would think napa should have something.

 

[johnray13]

Ill just throw this out there since a link was posted for surplus center. While I love that place, the problem with their hyd hoses and ends is that they are all cheap Chinese or low grade fittings. I have used them on my Kubota tractor a few times and 70% of them are now replaced with good quality stuff from a local hyd service shop. I have gotten them right out of the box with split and cracked ends, bad threads, etc. had a few ends blow off on me too. Not fun.

That blows that you got crappy stuff from Surplus Center. I also got four 60"x5/8" hoses for my Kubota tractor from SC a couple years ago and they were top quality USA hose and fittings. I wouldn't have recommended them if I thought there stuff was junk. I guess since it is "surplus" you get what you get. I just ordered some more hose and fittings and should get them tomorrow. I actually ordered that same hose I linked to for a compression adapter. I'll post a follow up picture of what I get.

FWIW, everybody uses Chinese fittings. There on on the new JD, Kubota, NH. etc. tractors. It's been a grip on the tractor forums for some time. My Kubota has them as well. I have not had any problems but I too, avoid Chinese stuff as I know a lot of it is garbage.

Anyway, thanks for the heads up,
John

 

[Craig A Tull]

For what it's worth I have been dealing with S. C. for decades and have never had a problem, maybe I have just been lucky.
Craig

 

[Jimc]

i love the place really, just a problem with their pre-made hoses. like john said, its surplus so maybe you just get whatever they have

 

[johnray13]

That blows that you got crappy stuff from Surplus Center. I also got four 60"x5/8" hoses for my Kubota tractor from SC a couple years ago and they were top quality USA hose and fittings. I wouldn't have recommended them if I thought there stuff was junk. I guess since it is "surplus" you get what you get. I just ordered some more hose and fittings and should get them tomorrow. I actually ordered that same hose I linked to for a compression adapter. I'll post a follow up picture of what I get.

FWIW, everybody uses Chinese fittings. There on on the new JD, Kubota, NH. etc. tractors. It's been a grip on the tractor forums for some time. My Kubota has them as well. I have not had any problems but I too, avoid Chinese stuff as I know a lot of it is garbage.

Anyway, thanks for the heads up,
John

Follow up on the hose. I got the same on I linked to and it is indeed a USA hose. Below is a picture.


John

 

[storeman]

Likely USA hose, Chinese connections, as noted by others, even on Kubota tractors. I buy from them also. Have had no complaints.

Jerry

 

[johnray13]

Several of the miscellaneous fittings I got were stamped China. But the hose and the connections on the end are marked NRP Jones, which are made in Indiana and Utah.

On a side note, they are predicting a foot of heavy wet snow tonight. So with a little luck, we'll get a good run of the 003 tomorrow. This would be the first time I get to really use it.

I am almost giddy.

 

[storeman]

Be prepared....and it reads as though you are. So, giddy is okay, I suppose. Congrats.
Jerry

 

[Triple Jim]

This would be the first time I get to really use it. I am almost giddy.

A few months ago it was really windy here and I told my 16 year old son that I hoped the power didn't go off. He replied while chuckling "Oh no you don't."