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Replacing Old Diesel Fuel Lines the Right Way (ABYC Best Practices)

🔧 Sully’s Mistake Factory – Season 1, Episode 2 Old diesel fuel lines are a problem waiting to happen. Cracking. Hardening. Weeping fittings. Air intrusion. Most of it hides in plain sight — until it doesn’t. In this episode of Sully’s Mistake Factory, we remove outdated diesel fuel lines and replace them properly using current best practices aligned with ABYC standards. This isn’t a quick swap. It’s about doing it correctly. We cover: • Identifying deteriorated and non-compliant fuel hose • Proper hose selection for diesel applications • Correct routing and support spacing • Securing and protecting lines from chafe • Fitting selection and installation • Pressure considerations and leak prevention • Clean, serviceable layout planning Sully is an ABYC Certified Systems Technician, and this work is performed following ABYC fuel system best practices — not guesswork, not shortcuts. Fuel system failures are serious. Air leaks cause hard starts and power loss. Fuel leaks create safety risks. Replacing aging lines proactively is one of the most important reliability upgrades you can make to a diesel-powered vessel. ⚡ Mistakes were made. Now what? We fix them properly. Why Fuel Line Replacement Matters Diesel engines depend on clean, air-free fuel delivery. Old hoses and improper installs lead to: Engine performance issues Injector damage Fuel contamination Offshore breakdowns Safety hazards This episode gives you a framework for replacing fuel lines the right way — safely, cleanly, and professionally. If you own a diesel boat — sportfish, cruiser, trawler, or commercial vessel — this is foundational system maintenance you should understand. Subscribe for in-depth marine systems content focused on preventing failures and correcting real-world mistakes. Drop your diesel system questions in the comments — future episodes often come directly from issues boaters are experiencing.