The aluminum fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to the dual carbs
(two single barrel carbs) on my Volvo AQ130C engine has developed a
crack near the #1 carb connection that leaks significantly and needs to
be replaced.

The OEM part is $165. Is there any reason why I can't just attach a
1/8" NPT x 1/4" brass hose barb to each carb, then attach a short piece
of marine grade, rubber fuel line to each hose barb and attach the
other ends of those lines to a 1/4" brass barbed tee, and then run a
longer length of marine grade fuel line from the fuel pump to remaining
open end of the brass barbed tee? I would also put hose clamps on all
the places the hose attaches. Seems to me this should work fine, would
be a whole lot more reliable than an aluminum line that can easily be
stressed and then crack/break, and sure would save a lot of money.

COmments appreciated!

Thanks,
Bob