Anybody know of a source for pre-made fuel lines? How about someone in Colorado Springs/Denver that makes them for a reasonable price?
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
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?
I prefer steel
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:
Great thanks for the reply. :blob1: What size is the steel supply line?
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.
5/16"
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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