To All:
You can make your own bubble flares.
You will need a "Double" Flaring tool kit.
Just follow the instructions up to the last step and stop short of
completing the second flare. It works every time.
Ron
ReK Racing
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 9:02 PM
Subject: Help with fuel line replacement
>
> Hi all. Tonight's installment on my web page as I document my brake
system
> rebuild contains a useful tale of cautionary advice for anyone changing
> their rubber brake hoses. I'll be uploading the new stuff later for anyone
> interested in my progress (and setback).
>
> In the meantime, I need a replacement fuel line. The very short piece
that
> runs from one of the rear brake hoses to the thee-way union mounted above
> the frame.
>
> The exact part I need is pictured in the current Victoria British catalog,
> the upper right corner of page 133. The short piece of pipe and fittings
I
> need are pictured between numbers 26 and 34 in the illustration.
>
> I see that on the bottom right of that page, I can order parts number
6-689
> and 6-681 to replace my busted piece. The only thing that's troubling me
> though is how to gete both fittings that I need on the pipe if it already
> has bubble-flared ends!
>
> As always -- thanks a million.
>
> Jeff in San Diego
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 (that I STILL haven't been able to drive yet!)
> http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/brakes.shtml
>
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