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lwhitlow

Joined: 15 Jan 2006
Posts: 76
Location: Valparaiso Indiana

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

All



I am planning to eliminate the rubber fuel lines in the cabin. I want to go with metal tubing



Questions



1 Which alloy is best for this?

2 What size?  Same as the ID of the rubber tubing I'm replacing??



And for the bonus round Do I get it from ACS or a quick trip the the aviation section of the auto parts store? 



Thanks 



Larry

ding(at)tbscc.com
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

Larry,

            Summitt racing is an excellent source for all types of fuel 

lines and fittings.  You want the 3/8 " OD aluminum tube.

                                                                             

                                                        Lynn 

Corry, PA

larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

Larry,

I'd recommend you purchase 5052-0 aluminum tube, 3/8ths O.D. .035 wall 

thickness and the flared fittings that go with that

option.  The 3/8ths tube is pretty durable and not likely to get damaged 

easily, yet you can use a tube bender to get nice results.

See links below for example 3/8th line.

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/headertank/full/tankinplace.gif

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/headertank/full/fuel-thru-firewall.gif



Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



lwhitlow wrote:

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 All



 I am planning to eliminate the rubber fuel lines in the cabin. I want to go with metal tubing



 Questions



 1 Which alloy is best for this?

 2 What size?  Same as the ID of the rubber tubing I'm replacing??



 And for the bonus round Do I get it from ACS or a quick trip the the aviation section of the auto parts store? [Rolling Eyes]



 Thanks 



 Larry





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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:43 am Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

I used the 3003 3/8" OD aluminum tubing from ACS. This will work fine  

for the relatively low pressure of a typical fuel system. It is  

shipped coiled up, so it's easier to package and is soft enough to  

bend easily without tools. I don't remember ever seeing aluminum  

tubing at an auto parts store, most of the fuel tubing used in cars is  

made of steel. Copper could be used I guess, but it's heavy and pretty  

expensive right now and is not suitable for use with aluminum fittings.



On Jun 28, 2008, at 4:28 PM, lwhitlow wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   



 All



 I am planning to eliminate the rubber fuel lines in the cabin. I  

 want to go with metal tubing



 Questions



 1 Which alloy is best for this?

 2 What size?  Same as the ID of the rubber tubing I'm replacing??



 And for the bonus round Do I get it from ACS or a quick trip the the  

 aviation section of the auto parts store? [Rolling Eyes]




	




-- 

Bryan Martin

N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

do not archive.

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do not archive.

ThisOne

Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 20
Location: High Desert, So Calif USA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

Or.....



You can use a -6 Teflon Stainless Steel braided line with a clear cover.



Here is an example.....



Of course in the end its up to you the builder. Now aluminum tubing is lighter in weight and at $17.00 for 25ft is cost effective. And in as so long as you do not have tight bends, easy to work with as well. On the other side you have to make sure your flares are correct (here is where most fuel leaks occur)  and not to score the tubing.

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

Can you recommend a source?



-- Craig



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ThisOne

Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 20
Location: High Desert, So Calif USA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

 	  craig(at)craigandjean.com wrote: 	
		  Can you recommend a source?



-- Craig



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Who is this question for?

craig(at)craigandjean.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

"ThisOne", in response to "You can use a -6 Teflon Stainless Steel braided

line with a clear cover." Can you recommend a source?



-- Craig



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ThisOne

Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 20
Location: High Desert, So Calif USA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

 	  craig(at)craigandjean.com wrote: 	
		  "ThisOne", in response to "You can use a -6 Teflon Stainless Steel braided

line with a clear cover." Can you recommend a source?



-- Craig



-- 	




Craig,



The lines you see here were made by me. Company is Bonaco.

Sent you an e-mail.

craig(at)craigandjean.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:27 am Post subject: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

 	  Quote: 	
		   The lines you see here were made by be. Company is Bonaco.


	


Thanks, got it. Found your web site too:



http://www.bonacoinc.com/



-- Craig

ThisOne

Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 20
Location: High Desert, So Calif USA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Need to Order Fuel Tubing

 	  craig(at)craigandjean.com wrote: 	
		   	  Quote: 	
		   The lines you see here were made by be. Company is Bonaco.



	


Thanks, got it. Found your web site too:



http://www.bonacoinc.com/



-- Craig 	




Craig,



Yup...that's us. Please note that the web site is being re-done, and at this point has no mention of hombuilder assistance hose/fittings.

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