What is everybody using for fuel lines?, that is avaliable locally |
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What is everybody using for fuel lines?, that is avaliable locally |
wayne1234 |
Nov 19 2009, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 6-April 09 From: indianapolis in Member No.: 10,238 Region Association: None |
Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys..
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detoxcowboy |
Nov 19 2009, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys.. use metric lines, I know nothing of your local area but I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys,kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. and at least where i am from so. cal. you ussually have to order the german lines or get them from an auto shop that is willing to sell as they buy bulk usually.. Hose is cheap and fuel leakes burns cars up and can injure not just you but the people driving and stareing and the guys have to put it out for you/.. Definately don't use brake hose for fuel lines or visa versa entirely different composition.. |
kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 19 2009, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why not?
Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys.. use metric lines, I know nothing of your local area but I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys,kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. and at least where i am from so. cal. you ussually have to order the german lines or get them from an auto shop that is willing to sell as they buy bulk usually.. Hose is cheap and fuel leakes burns cars up and can injure not just you but the people driving and stareing and the guys have to put it out for you/.. Definately don't use brake hose for fuel lines or visa versa entirely different composition.. |
SirAndy |
Nov 19 2009, 07:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys, kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. Why not? Because it's the wrong size ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'm pretty sure he was talking about the soft rubber lines ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 19 2009, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Pretty sure he was too. I hate to be unexacting but 8mm = .310" and 5/16" = .3125". Close enough for me. Even the 10mm (.39) is pretty close to 3/8" (.375).
How come Chris makes 3/8" or 5/16" lines? How come everybody is recommending SAE sized brake lines for fuel lines? Really...just asking. The nipple off of my tank is 10mm and will go to a 3/8"fitting on my fuel pump. What would you do? I'm using 3/8" line. I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys, kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. Why not? Because it's the wrong size ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'm pretty sure he was talking about the soft rubber lines ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
SirAndy |
Nov 19 2009, 09:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 20 2009, 05:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Don't wimp out on this...if you were born metric you;re exactly the one to answer...how would you go from a 10mm nipple to a 3/8" nipple? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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