Fuel Line Leak developed....3/8" braided SS
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks. From the videos I've watched it seems like it may be a little easier than the struggles I've had with the regular AN & braided SS hosage.
So here's what I do with PTFE lines assembly wise.
Tape off the line with black electrical tape at the length you need. Wrap the tape super tight. Then clamp the hose in the vise and using a very fine sharp hack saw blade cut the hose. Most likely you are going to have few strands that need trimming. Just use a sharp side cutters to trim them.
Install the fitting nut on the hose. Slide it back a bit. Take a small flat blade screw driver and spread the SS wire away from the teflon tube. Then slide the brass "acorn" over the teflon until it bottoms out on the ridge inside the acorn. Then take a center punch and kind of smooth out the teflon against the acorn.
Then I take the fitting and lightly chamfer the leading of edge of the fitting tube so it slides in easier. I mark the SS line so as I tighten it I can see if it tries to back out.
Never had one fail.
Tape off the line with black electrical tape at the length you need. Wrap the tape super tight. Then clamp the hose in the vise and using a very fine sharp hack saw blade cut the hose. Most likely you are going to have few strands that need trimming. Just use a sharp side cutters to trim them.
Install the fitting nut on the hose. Slide it back a bit. Take a small flat blade screw driver and spread the SS wire away from the teflon tube. Then slide the brass "acorn" over the teflon until it bottoms out on the ridge inside the acorn. Then take a center punch and kind of smooth out the teflon against the acorn.
Then I take the fitting and lightly chamfer the leading of edge of the fitting tube so it slides in easier. I mark the SS line so as I tighten it I can see if it tries to back out.
Never had one fail.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: FL
This is what I used for the fuel lines in my 69 restoration. The stuff is expensive but very easy to work with and it came out great. Highly recommend. They also make a braided stainless hose #811. This is really high quality hose, and hose end installation was very easy.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...RoCrlMQAvD_BwE
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...RoCrlMQAvD_BwE
Safety Car
Joined: May 2001
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From: Fairfax Virginia
You are right about the SS AN -6 hose being harder to work on then the Earl's parts. The Earl's tubing and ends both went on very easily and without all the work of an AN fitting. Much easier to do and no special tools required...
