That's a good idea. I cut my 5/16" line to about 3 inches long where it came
off the compression nipple, and then soldered that into a 3/8" line and ran it
the rest of the way.
I eventually found a good tubing bender that would do 3/8" line reliably...
most of the tools out there won't properly do anything near a 90 degree bend
without kinking.
If you're using aluminum line then be really sure that it's supported
everywhere, because any line vibration will cause it to work harden and crack;
and make sure that the supports, if they're steel, are sleeved in rubber so
you don't get electrolytic corrosion of the aluminum against the steel.
Cheers,
Theo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of genepadgett@comcast.net
> Sent: November 30, 2012 2:55 AM
> To: Joel Martin
> Cc: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] 3/8 fuel line
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
>
> Joel,
>
> I am also in the process of running 3/8 inch fuel line.
>
> There is some great info provided by Owain Lloyd back on July 4, 2011
> about connecting up 3/8 inch lines. The nipple on the crossover tube
> between the tanks is a british standard pipe thread. Your regular
> compression nut made over here will not connect properly. ( BTW same
> stuff applies for the SU fuel pump connections, not that it is relevant
> to your project.)
>
<snip>
> I am running aluminum fuel line since I really do not have the
> equipment to bend up and flare stainless. I also have put the pump in
> the trunk in the Alpine spare wheel well cavity. I am going to be using
> a Holley 125 to feed the 347 motor which is not in the car yet.
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