darrens
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| posted on 27/5/05 at 10:12 PM |
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fuel line
Hi,
Is it good practice to when installeding the fuel line to install all in hose or does it have to be solid
Cheers
Darren
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coovey
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| posted on 28/5/05 at 12:01 AM |
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I have used solid apart from short flexible sections at the tank and carb end.
i have also put the fuel line in flexible conduit for some extra protection
There are some pics on my site if they are of any use.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 29/5/05 at 03:14 PM |
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Mee Too.
I have used 8mm Copper Central Heating pipe, ie what they use for frrdin oil boilers from the tank. I put it in split convoluted tubing for a bit of
extra protection. Should have got non split tubing, cos it would have made an better job. But I had 20 metres of the split lyin about from other
projects!!
PS.. Central heating pipe is a lot cheaper than the £15 certain emporiums wanted. It cost me £3.20 for 4 metres.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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darrens
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 09:31 AM |
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off to get some 8mm copper then,
cheers
Darren
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Danozeman
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| posted on 6/6/05 at 08:41 PM |
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Thats what im using. BnQ 11 quid for 10 mtrs..
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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wilkingj
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| posted on 6/6/05 at 10:17 PM |
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PS... I have not got as far as a SVA yet, so assume this is going to be OK.
Also I have covered it with convoluted tubing to give some protection from the salt and crap on the roads.
Also Bend it with a pipe bender, or just be very careful. It kinks fairly easily, or reduces the diameter (Fuel flow problems?).
I had a nice handheld bender that does up to 10mm, so was OK.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/6/05 at 08:22 AM |
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I used braided fuel line right through mine. No need to cover it up - just costs a bit more.
In a previous project i fitted Kunifer brake lines (5/16"???? iirc). Be careful with tightish bends, it kinks very easily.
(Kunifer is the marine grade copper lines - sold in most motor factors if you ask for it, doesnt corrode like copper or steel but a bit more tricky to
work with. It flares easily so you can attach rubber lines to it)
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/6/05 at 07:42 PM |
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Cunifer
Is Copper (Cu) Nickel (Ni) and ferrous (Fe) Ther "R" is just part of the word!.
its Mainly Cupro Nickel tubing. and is not prone to so much corrosion, and is harder than plain copper, and much better.
Its all I will use.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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