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    6/01/2022 7:37 PM  #1

    Chelby-Ann
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    From: Mocksville, North Carolina
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    New Fuel Line

    I want to replace the hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel filter with some SS Braided Fuel line but can’t seem to find a place the cut me about 24” of line so I can fit it to a 90’ elbow at the fuel pump and fit it to the fuel filter. There are lots out there but I don’t need 10’ or 20’ of fuel line. Any suggestions. I have added a few pictures of the current fuel line set up.


     

    6/02/2022 7:59 AM  #2

    Steve69
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    I measured how much I needed and bought mine from Summit racing with the ends already on the lines. 

     

    6/02/2022 10:04 AM  #3

    BobE
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    I used SS Braided fuel line, fittings and an in-line fuel filter from Summit.  Fabricated the line, including into the dual bowls on the Holley carburetor. 
    I used a cutoff wheel on a pneumatic die-grinder to cut the braided line (found this made a much cleaner cut than using a hacksaw) and followed the instructions from Areoquip and Russell for connecting the fittings.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/02/2022 5:32 PM  #4

    MS
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    I would suggest $10 worth of hard line and make a new one similar to that nice looking old one. Why downgrade to braided?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    6/27/2022 8:50 PM  #5

    Chelby-Ann
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    After taking a pause on this topic, I’m going to take your advice MS. I’m gonna grab me some SS tubing and get to bending. I think I can adjust the location of the outlet port towards the radiator to minimize that hard bend.

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    6/28/2022 5:13 AM  #6

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    Aluminum is an option as well.  I have an aluminum line on my '67.  Much easier to bend than stainless, and my setup has no rubber from the pump to the carb. 

     

    6/28/2022 6:25 AM  #7

    Raymond_B
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    You might have a look at these guys, they have lots of fittings and bulk material. Not sure they sell braided line by the foot though.

    https://www.inlinetube.com/

     

    6/28/2022 8:16 AM  #8

    MS
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    I just use steel hard line purchased at NAPA. They still carry the galvanized silver stuff.  It bends easily and is very durable.  Just be sure to put a bulge in the end where any rubber line attaches to it.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    6/28/2022 9:29 AM  #9

    BobE
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    Re: New Fuel Line

    I believe bending the SS tubing to duplicate the OEM steel line would prove to be difficult unless you’re using some sophisticated bending tools.  I agree with using cooper-nickel, aluminum or steel lines, much easier to work with.   

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

     

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