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Where does one find 1/2" steel fuel line?
And
What is the best way to bend it?
Thanks!
esenior
05-25-2010, 01:56 PM
You may want to try Classic Tube (http://www.classictube.com) and/or Inline Tube (http://inlinetube.com/). They both sell straight length tube as well as the various tools to bend the tube.
Randy67
05-25-2010, 06:16 PM
You may want to try Classic Tube (http://www.classictube.com) and/or Inline Tube (http://inlinetube.com/). They both sell straight length tube as well as the various tools to bend the tube.
Also check with them about bending a line for your car. They can make 1/2" lines to match your car's stock line. But check with them on this, it was a while ago when I heard about this.
Lowend
05-25-2010, 07:35 PM
I know Moroso makes an aluminum one...
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?CatCode=32054
LS1NOVA
05-26-2010, 03:28 AM
Find a american made bender on Ebay from Imperial.
parsonsj
05-26-2010, 04:45 AM
Why steel? Aluminum is a suitable material for fuel lines, and you can get 5052-O 1/2" .035 wall tubing from McMaster for about $2.50 a foot.
Aluminum flares easily, bends easily, can handle 10* the expected pressure, doesn't rust, and looks better. Other than that, I guess steel is better. :)
jp
It may be BS, but I heard over time aluminum will have a greater chance of cracking due to metal fatigue due to vibration. Certainly it would be easier to work with.
ErikLS2
05-26-2010, 01:06 PM
It may be BS, but I heard over time aluminum will have a greater chance of cracking due to metal fatigue due to vibration. Certainly it would be easier to work with.
Most A/C hard lines are made out of aluminum, are subject to a lot of vibration (just feel one) and don't ever work harden like that. Plus, they're subject to much higher pressures. They're just mounted properly.
1969CamaroRS
05-26-2010, 01:37 PM
Other than that, I guess steel is better. :)
jp
Polished Stainless :machine:
I got bent stainless 1/2 fuel line (specific to a 69 Camaro) from
The Right Stuff detailing:
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/RSeCommerce/default.aspx
parsonsj
05-26-2010, 01:54 PM
I've had more trouble with leaks with stainless. I would use stainless on brake and power steering lines, but not fuel. Aluminum is better for that.
Stainless is more prone to work hardening than aluminum, but both are suitable if they are mounted properly.
And forget the polish. I like the mill finish better.
jp
1969CamaroRS
05-26-2010, 02:20 PM
I've had more trouble with leaks with stainless. I would use stainless on brake and power steering lines, but not fuel. Aluminum is better for that.
Stainless is more prone to work hardening than aluminum, but both are suitable if they are mounted properly.
And forget the polish. I like the mill finish better.
jp
Did you use the aircraft grade annealed stainless? I also ended up using the crush AN washers to get things to seal up nice.
parsonsj
05-26-2010, 02:46 PM
Did you use the aircraft grade annealed stainless? Yes. I bought it from Dilsburg Aeroplane Works. I fixed mine by dressing the flare with valve lapping compound and a steel flare.
OK, so is there a specific type of aluminum tubing I should be looking for or a certain type to avoid?
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