On Mon, 23 Mar 1998, Steinbeck Michael wrote:
> I need to replace the fuel lines of my TR4. Non of the suppliers I asked
> has the metal fuel line from the gas tank to the engine bay anymore
> (Moss part # 208495 and 303754). I was told, that I can use flexible
> rubber fuel lines all the way from the gas tank to the carbs. I should
> note, that my TR4 has not the original, but an electric fuel pump.
If you still have the original metal lines, you can easily bend your own.
A tubing bender can be bought (or made, if you have access to a lathe, and
some metal/wood)- you also need a tubing cutter.
To my knowledge the fuel line is 3 pieces- one coming down off the tank,
going over the rear axle, then a short rubber hose joining it to the main
fuel line. Then there's another short piece leading into the fuel pump.
On the stock fuel pump (and tank) the fittings use a brass 'olive' that
compresses around the fuel line and seals everything.
I wouldn't use rubber line for the whole thing, there's too much chance
that it will get caught on something and rupture. Also metal lines can
take as much pressure (or vacuum) as any fuel pump can deliver.
As for the substance, I think steel lines are better than copper, but
that's just my opinion. Copper can be bent without a tool, and it doesn't
"rust" (but it does corrode!)... so it's you're choice.
-Malcolm
'62 TR4
CT10339L
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