signs1919
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i have a bad fuel line from my tank. the one on it is a copper line. i would like to have a hose made to fit. has anybody done this before and are these standard fittings on the end? thanks
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As said, It dosnt get much easier than copper when it comes to lines, As well the DOUBLE flare kit that you will need will also work on the brake lines as well so dont think of the tool as an expenseI got a coil of copper tube from home depot and ran a new line. I used a flaring tool to do the ends. It wasn't too bad.
Do they make a non-double flare kit? I guess I never noticed.As said, It dosnt get much easier than copper when it comes to lines, As well the DOUBLE flare kit that you will need will also work on the brake lines as well so dont think of the tool as an expense
yesdo they make a non-double flare kit? I guess i never noticed.
After doing some research online, it appears double flare may be overkill for low pressure copper. Usually double flare is used for high pressure steel brake lines, and copper is usually low pressure single flare. I'm working on the line across the front crossmember. It cracked at the flare at the outlet of the primary filter. I managed to get a double flare, but it's pretty rough. I'll try it and see if it seals. If not, I'm going to try single...if I have enough tubing left. If not, I'm going to plastic or rubber fuel line...and tucking it up behind instead of below the crossmember.[/QUOT
Just go with the stainless steel PTFE hose. The Teflon inner liner will never breakdown and the stainless steel outer shell will never rust or corrode and will last you a lifetime. I converted all my fuel lines to this.