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Location:
Perth
Registered:
August 2002
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Fuel Lines
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Thu, 08 May 2003 09:12
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I am upgrading my fuel lines by buying copper piping from plumber shop. I am trying to find out how people flare the ends to get a good seal when putting ruber hoses over them??
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Location:
Gold Coast
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: Fuel Lines
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Thu, 08 May 2003 09:14
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is this for a carb or efi setup? What fuel pressure are you running?
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Location:
c'town, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Fuel Lines
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Thu, 08 May 2003 09:14
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ive heard that copper creates a residue in the fuel that may be detrimental to the engine
can anyone confirm this?
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Location:
Gold Coast
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: Fuel Lines
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Thu, 08 May 2003 09:21
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At work we have always used alloy pipe (it is actually air con pipe from our supplier) to upgrade fuel lines.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Fuel Lines
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Thu, 08 May 2003 09:24
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yeah it's called bundy tude.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Fuel Lines
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Fri, 09 May 2003 03:23
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Copper is bad (tm) for fuel or brake lines. Basicly its not rated to do that job, and you will get defected if its seen by someone who might do that sort of thing. As for the residue, it's not somthing i've hard of first hand. *shrug*
The alloy pipe BansheeBuzz mentioned would be the go, but a steel line would be the best option, especialy if its under that car where the standard pipes run. Also, you can get proper outer braided fuel line, but its like $11 per meter. Don't skimp on this as getting it wrong could result in a burnt out car!
As for the flaring kit, most automotive shops should have a gadget to do this. It should be able to do all the usual sizes of pipe used for fuel, clutch and brake lines.
Craig.
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