Posted By: mike_vango
where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 04:12 AM
i need to upgrade to 3/8 line in my 74 swinger. just need to know the best place/best price. doesn't need to be stainless. i'd like to paypal them. thanks
where to get 3/8 fuel line
Posted By: dave571
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 04:20 AM
I'm not sure where you should buy it, BUT if I were you, I'd get aluminum, instead of steel.
WAY easier to work with.
WAY easier to work with.
Posted By: mike_vango
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 04:27 AM
i was thinking of getting the pre bent line. i'm afraid if i bent it up myself it would kink on the bends.
Posted By: dave571
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 04:32 AM
OK. That's a little different
If you do go with something you make yourself, the aluminum stuff is so soft, you can bend it by hand,(no tool required) and it won't kink.
There are a few benefits to running your own. You can route it so you don't get ase many bends, etc. and obviously cost. $30 or so will do the whole job.
If you do go with something you make yourself, the aluminum stuff is so soft, you can bend it by hand,(no tool required) and it won't kink.
There are a few benefits to running your own. You can route it so you don't get ase many bends, etc. and obviously cost. $30 or so will do the whole job.
Posted By: megajoltman
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 05:38 AM
Posted By: Fab64
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 06:01 AM
Also Fine Lines, Inc.
Posted By: 70Cuda383
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 06:52 AM
I bought mine from Jegs. Aluminum CAN be kinked, if you bend it too sharp, but it's soft enough that you can bend it by hand, take your time, and avoid kinks.
a trick when you want to make it as straight as possible when un-coiling it from the box, is to lay it on the floor and take a long wide board, maybe a 2x12 or even a piece of plywood, and use that to roll it out. it's the same theory as using a long board for sanding your car.
go slow, take your time, and it'll come out geat!
and alunimum doesnt rust!
a trick when you want to make it as straight as possible when un-coiling it from the box, is to lay it on the floor and take a long wide board, maybe a 2x12 or even a piece of plywood, and use that to roll it out. it's the same theory as using a long board for sanding your car.
go slow, take your time, and it'll come out geat!
and alunimum doesnt rust!
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 12:10 PM
what's the reason for the upgrade? Do you have a 3/8 sending unit? if you don't a 3/8 line won't be worth much. Unless you have a mid 11 second car there is really no need to jump to 3/8. The problem I had w/ finelines is the ship the line bent in half...so you have to straighten it and it's not as easy nor will it ever be as straight as it should be. If you can wait and pick one up at a show or MOPAR event you won't have to have it shipped bent in half.
Posted By: moepwr
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 12:16 PM
I have fine lines and they went in nice. You have straighten them but they put a peice of tape indicating where the bend should be straightened. I have the stainless 3/8 for a 69 roadrunner and I like the fit and look. I thought installation was pretty easy. I was restoring my car though so there wasn't too much in the way. Although I dont think it would have been that much harder.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 01:37 PM
Quote:
I have fine lines and they went in nice. You have straighten them but they put a peice of tape indicating where the bend should be straightened. I have the stainless 3/8 for a 69 roadrunner and I like the fit and look. I thought installation was pretty easy. I was restoring my car though so there wasn't too much in the way. Although I dont think it would have been that much harder.
Once you bend the tube the metal distorts...It does have the tape but the line will never be nice and straight again. I did install pretty easy but I had to fudge it at the bend more than a few times..even after I thought it was straight.
Posted By: mike_vango
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 02:22 PM
Quote:
what's the reason for the upgrade? Do you have a 3/8 sending unit? if you don't a 3/8 line won't be worth much. Unless you have a mid 11 second car there is really no need to jump to 3/8. The problem I had w/ finelines is the ship the line bent in half...so you have to straighten it and it's not as easy nor will it ever be as straight as it should be. If you can wait and pick one up at a show or MOPAR event you won't have to have it shipped bent in half.
i got the 3/8 sending unit already installed.
i will check the links above. thanks
Posted By: 446acuda
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 02:29 PM
Quote:Napa has a 25'steel roll for about $25 if you want to bend it yourself.
i need to upgrade to 3/8 line in my 74 swinger. just need to know the best place/best price. doesn't need to be stainless. i'd like to paypal them. thanks
Posted By: In_The_Pink
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 04:21 PM
I second the suggesation of using a coli of aluminum tubing (from Summit, Jeg's, etc.). Using a coiled tubing bender ($3.00 at your local Ace Hardware store) you can make kink free bends wherever you need to, and get a custom fit along the tubing's entire length. You'll need a flaring kit, too, but it's easy to flare aluminum after a bit of practice.
Posted By: mike_vango
Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line - 01/29/09 06:06 PM
Quote:
I second the suggesation of using a coli of aluminum tubing (from Summit, Jeg's, etc.). Using a coiled tubing bender ($3.00 at your local Ace Hardware store) you can make kink free bends wherever you need to, and get a custom fit along the tubing's entire length. You'll need a flaring kit, too, but it's easy to flare aluminum after a bit of practice.
i think this is what i'll do. i have the flaring kit with the coil bendy thing. thanks