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Old 10-09-2017 | 04:33 AM
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I have a new electric fuel pump ordered, and my existing line will need to be replaced. In the past I have used steel line with double flared ends.
Bending it up has been a challenge because I am fussy. I like nice even straight runs. I get a little better at it each time though.
The steel 3/8" diameter stuff is good and rigid. which is a virtue in many ways. But it's stiffness makes it hard to bend.
I am thinking about whether to use that aluminum line because it's not as hard to bend. Or maybe some of that easy bend stuff.
Any ideas?
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Old 10-09-2017 | 06:16 PM
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The fuel lines on my 50 year old Hatteras are all copper.
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Old 10-09-2017 | 06:44 PM
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vibration will kill aluminum lines in time, steel will last nearly forever. make sure you have a good quality bender and flare tool. cheap ones will make life difficult.
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Old 10-11-2017 | 04:36 PM
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The steel 3/8" diameter stuff is good and rigid. which is a virtue in many ways. But it's stiffness makes it hard to bend.
Ayuh,.... Same question here,...... What are you usin' for a tubin' bender,..??

I've got a couple of different brake tubin' benders, that if 1 won't make the bend I want, the other will,....
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Old 10-11-2017 | 04:54 PM
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Aeroquip pushlock for the win.
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Old 10-18-2017 | 05:16 PM
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Go to the parts store and get coated steel line. Won't rust and bends great
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Old 10-18-2017 | 07:48 PM
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Are you using stainless steel?
That is what I used between the fuel rails and the regulator and the other end of the fuel rail and the distribution tee.
It was a ***** to form.
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