fuel lines
07-21-2004, 04:33 PM
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fuel lines
i am replacing the fuel lines on my 69 and was wondering what you guys would recommend. i am thinking about going with aluminum tubing but i'm not sure. thanks
Go with Stainless
07-21-2004, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I'd go with stainless. Aluminium has a low tolerance to vibration.
Any problems with using all 3/8 Stainless to replace all of them?
Steve
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07-21-2004, 09:37 PM
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If your not looking for the luster of stainless aluminum will be fine.
Vibration will not harm it......airplanes are 99% aluminum.
Aluminum will not bend and flex like steel it will crack as steels will bend more.
Vibration will not harm it......airplanes are 99% aluminum.
Aluminum will not bend and flex like steel it will crack as steels will bend more.
07-22-2004, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by stpman
My 73 had a 3/8 fuel line, 5/16 return and 5/16 to the vapour canister.
Any problems with using all 3/8 Stainless to replace all of them?
Steve
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Any problems with using all 3/8 Stainless to replace all of them?
Steve
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He stated a 3/8 line would flow nowhere near my needs given 600HP requirements and said that even my old 427 was no good with 3/8 lines. I asked what I should do about the return line, he was noncommittal so I will leave it stock size for now as I am too lazy to swap it out as well. I was surprised, I have a good fuel pump as well.
Good luck
-Andre