Hi guys, well I have pretty much decided on my fuel issue is I need to run an electric pump with 3/8 fuel line from tank to carb. Unforunately they don't make fuel lines pre-bent for my 1956 Plymouth Belvedere like they do for the muscle cars. I am wondering a nice homebrew method to run a 3/8 hard line from the tank to the carb, don't really want to run a rubber line all the way up. Any suggestions? thanks!

i got a roll of the 3/8 alum. fuel line from summit, and basically started at at the front of the car and ran it along the rail out of the way back to the tank, i got the rubber clamps and clamped it every so often.

suggestion, buy a cheap bending tool, will help out with the harder bends, worked great for me, 68'dodge coronet.

I am not sure exactly what you are asking here. Are you looking for info on how to route the fuel line? If I remember correctly that year Plymouth has a frame, correct? If you were closer I'd day bring it over and I'd help you with it. We keep a 25' roll of 3/8" steel line in stock.

I've used the aluminum hard line on a few cars now, starting back in 1986 or so, no problems. Comes coiled, something like 25-foot lengths, available from Summit, Jegs, etc. Earl's makes fittings that seal the ends off for hose connections at either end. Easy to work with. Secure with cushioned adel clamps. I use fire sleeve where heat or abrasion might be an issue. Keep the line away from where a floor jack or jack stand could get to it. 3/8" = -6 fittings. Anything that vibrates or moves should use a short section of hose to attach to the hard line.

If the car has it's stock fuel line you can take it out and use it as a pattern to bend up the 3/8" one.

Sheldon

What about going with plastic like the OE's do? I also noticed that summitracing has a flexible line. Better and lighter than the steel braided stuff. Plus it uses a push lock type connector.

My suggestion is not to use aluminum. It's not made for the street and it will corrod with todays ethanol fuel. Steel is the best to use and not hard at all to work with with the proper bender. Do it right the first time and enjoy the quaility and peace of mind.

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I am using the AGS NiCopp lines on my 56 Custom Royal for both brake and EFI fuel lines. They are resistant to corrosion and easy to bend without kinking and easy to flare. The best price I found was online at Autozone.

http://www.agscompany.com/automotive/brake-fuel-transmission-lines/nicopp

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accesso...fier=73322_0_0_

I used coiled aluminum. Not hard at all to straighten. Just use a flat surface and take your time. I bought a beader(makes the bubble for a line,3/8" is the smallest without buying a very expansive one)from Amazon and the tubing bender from Home Depot. It sounds crazy but fill the tube with sand and plug it for bending. Works great and the bends look better. If you have to cut the line for removal just file a spot so you can line it back up.
Ron