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The Mighty 258 => Fuel Systems. => Topic started by: George Mann on October 04, 2012, 08:12:47 AM

Title: Fuel Lines
Post by: George Mann on October 04, 2012, 08:12:47 AM

Anybody know of a source for pre-made fuel lines? How about someone in Colorado Springs/Denver that makes them for a reasonable price?

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: carnuck on October 04, 2012, 02:04:49 PM

Hose or steel lines? Most autoparts stores carry pre-made steel lines with fittings already on them. They are kept in the brake line section

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: donnyeagle on January 14, 2013, 08:28:04 PM

Should I replace the rusted steel lines with the same steel lines or can I replace them with rubber fuel line all the way back to the tank?

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: carnuck on January 14, 2013, 08:50:02 PM

I prefer steel

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: eaglebeek on January 14, 2013, 08:56:48 PM

I agree with Carnuck. The hose that's sold as fuel hose at the parts house collapses under suction if more than a few inches in length. You could use steel-braid hose but that's going to be prohibitively expensive. :eagle:

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: donnyeagle on January 14, 2013, 09:07:20 PM

Great thanks for the reply. :blob1: What size is the steel supply line?

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: eaglebeek on January 14, 2013, 09:57:51 PM

I'm thinking it's a quarter inch. It's dark now and the temp is below zero, so if someone hasn't confirmed this by tomorrow morning I'll measure my Eagle's fuel line and confirm.

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: carnuck on January 15, 2013, 12:32:25 AM

5/16"

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: TLC87Eagle on January 15, 2013, 12:39:35 AM

In my area, I can only get straight sections of fuel and brake lines.
You can find different length tubes with flared ends on them already.
I bend mine myself with a small bending handle, and sometimes if I need a certain length, I will cut and re-flare with a double flaring tool.

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: shaggimo on January 15, 2013, 11:01:51 AM

I prefer to buy a whole roll, it's cheaper that way, especially if you have multiple vehicle that take the same size line, lol.

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: Canoe on June 23, 2020, 11:26:21 PM

My '86 wagon from Texas has finally started rusting out the fuel lines. The fuel lines and the brake lines were steel with steel coil/spring wrapped around them to protect them from rocks flying up. The coils/springs are so rusted they're about to uninstall themselves...

What's the best practice for robust fuel/brake lines now?
I was thinking of steel line with a rust treatment (Fluid Film) on them, running inside rubber fuel lines as a rock protector?

Thought?
Ideas?

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: amcfool1 on June 23, 2020, 11:42:00 PM

the best stuff these days is th NiCopp lines (nickel/copper) available most anywhere including Amazon. bends/flares much easier than steel, and won't rust. btw,  the coil that wraps round the lines is also available by the foot thru Amazon. I just completely redid my 84 sedan  with the above. Works well, good luck, gz

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: Canoe on June 24, 2020, 10:59:41 PM

Quote from: amcfool1 on June 23, 2020, 11:42:00 PM

the best stuff these days is th NiCopp lines (nickel/copper) available most anywhere including Amazon. bends/flares much easier than steel, and won't rust. btw,  the coil that wraps round the lines is also available by the foot thru Amazon. I just completely redid my 84 sedan  with the above. Works well, good luck, gz

Great to know!
Is that NiCopp good for brake lines too?

Title: Re: Fuel Lines
Post by: amcfool1 on June 24, 2020, 11:36:31 PM

yes it is. 3 sizes on an Eagle , 5/16 main fuel, 1/4" return line, 3/16 main brake line (If I remember correctly) and 3/16 fuel tank vent. 4 hard lines in all. good luck, gz