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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt P" <pfeilmat at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 10:06:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] fuel line and brake line
What's a "FLAPS"?
Matt P
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On Sep 4, 2011, at 9:54 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> Wow, you ask questions like I do! ;-)
>
> Use metal fuel line where you can, it won't break down. Copper may be ok
but
> steel line is cheaper and works fine, any good parts place will have it in
> straight pieces, although you may have to put two together to get the full
> length. alternately, purchase some CuNi or steel brake line of the right
> diameter and use it.
>
> In general, fuel pumps push better than pull so you want the fuel pump
close
> to the fuel tank. Somewhere around where the rear axle is seems to work
> fine.
>
> Also in general, you do NOT need a high pressure pump. Facet makes
excellent
> pumps. They are small, rectangular and there are generic similar ones at
any
> FLAPS. There are better ones, vane type I think, that are quieter, and
> cylindrical in shape, also at a FLAPS.
>
> Don't fret, this is a common thing.
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Sep 4, 2011, at 11:44 PM, Jess Power wrote:
>
>> I am running fuel line on my 1959 bugeye and I can't decide whether to go
> with rubber or copper.Where can I get the copper fuel line or the rubber? I
> don't think Moss sells the whole length.Where can I buy the long piece of
> brake line that goes from the front to rear axle?Where is the optimal place
to
> put an electric fuel pump?Which pump is best for a negative ground car?
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