Flex Fuel Line
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Racer
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Flex Fuel Line
OK, I promissed I would replace the rubber fuel line, so I'm looking for braided line. Local parts stores do not carry this type of fuel line. So, Summit or Jegs AND any recommendations (pics would be great)
Here's what I'm starting with.
Thanks
Here's what I'm starting with.
Thanks
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Your local Harley Davidson store carries stainless braided flex fuel line.
You can also get faux hex ends there to cover the wire braid where you cut it.
A hacksaw with fine teeth works for cutting this stuff.
Doug
You can also get faux hex ends there to cover the wire braid where you cut it.
A hacksaw with fine teeth works for cutting this stuff.
Doug
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I am surprised the auto parts store does not carry it?
Anyway, at the auto parts store here it is sold by the foot, and is spendy.
The "kits" are an azz pain, just buy the roll of rubber core, steel braided shield exterior.
PS. This stuff is hard to cut, a side cutter will not cut it, snips, pipe cutter. If you try and cut it with a hack saw, the ends will get frayed and burred.
I take large electrical shrink wrap, cut it in 1 inch lengths, slide it over the area I want to cut, and heat it up. (You can use electrical tape also). Next I take my air driven angle grinder with a thin cutting disc on it to cut the hose. Makes a pretty clean cut, and I leave the 1/2" of shrink wrap on the end.
Mark
Anyway, at the auto parts store here it is sold by the foot, and is spendy.
The "kits" are an azz pain, just buy the roll of rubber core, steel braided shield exterior.
PS. This stuff is hard to cut, a side cutter will not cut it, snips, pipe cutter. If you try and cut it with a hack saw, the ends will get frayed and burred.
I take large electrical shrink wrap, cut it in 1 inch lengths, slide it over the area I want to cut, and heat it up. (You can use electrical tape also). Next I take my air driven angle grinder with a thin cutting disc on it to cut the hose. Makes a pretty clean cut, and I leave the 1/2" of shrink wrap on the end.
Mark
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Last edited by Paul L; Dec 10, 2005 at 02:39 PM.
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A question:
The fuel line is under fairley low pressure - @ 9psi I believe.
If your line is clamped properly and the rubber hose is new and not rubbing against metal on a consistent basis - then what exactley is the advantage of a ss hose?
comments?
The fuel line is under fairley low pressure - @ 9psi I believe.
If your line is clamped properly and the rubber hose is new and not rubbing against metal on a consistent basis - then what exactley is the advantage of a ss hose?
comments?
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Use regular steel tubing. Buy/borrow a bender. FLAPS sells it in different lengths. Also possible to use two short lengths with a union. Makes for a far more professional job, not to mention much safer. 
Rubber hose is for the suction side of the fuel pump.
Use a length of welding rod or coathanger to mock up the line and plan your bends.
Rubber hose is for the suction side of the fuel pump.Use a length of welding rod or coathanger to mock up the line and plan your bends.
Last edited by 67L36Driver; Dec 10, 2005 at 02:44 PM.
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Originally Posted by 67L36Driver
Use regular steel tubing. Buy/borrow a bender. FLAPS sells it in different lengths. Also possible to use two short lengths with a union. Makes for a far more professional job, not to mention much safer. Rubber hose is for the suction side of the fuel pump.
Use a length of welding rod or coathanger to mock up the line and plan your bends.
Rubber hose is for the suction side of the fuel pump.Use a length of welding rod or coathanger to mock up the line and plan your bends.
I agree. Hard lines [steel or aluminum] should be used for pressure side. I have used 3/8 brake line for this application. Worked very well.
Don
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Paul67 - Thanks for the tip on the Russel Performance line/filter.
I have the same carb on my car (using ruber hose to the banjo fitting). This is a much cleaner look.
I have the same carb on my car (using ruber hose to the banjo fitting). This is a much cleaner look.
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Originally Posted by crw41
A question:
The fuel line is under fairley low pressure - @ 9psi I believe.
If your line is clamped properly and the rubber hose is new and not rubbing against metal on a consistent basis - then what exactley is the advantage of a ss hose?
comments?
The fuel line is under fairley low pressure - @ 9psi I believe.
If your line is clamped properly and the rubber hose is new and not rubbing against metal on a consistent basis - then what exactley is the advantage of a ss hose?
comments?
also the stock Stanless Steel fuel lines look 
Racer
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Go to the nearest commuter airport, and find the parts shop, the usually carry all types. Also look on the yellow pages for a local hydraulic distributor, one of them should carry the Aero Quip line, they have all you will need. Stay away from the Summit or Jegs brand they are junk
