Thread: fuel line size
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Old 11-05-2011, 11:02 PM   #7
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Re: fuel line size

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Originally Posted by Captainfab View Post
Automotive hardline for plumbing fuel and brakes, is measured on the OD. So 3/8" hardline is 3/8" on the outside.
Yup.

Tubing is measured on the outside, while hose is measured on the inside.

Therefore, 3/8" fuel HOSE will slip over top of a 3/8" fuel TUBE, and can be secured with a worm-type gear clamp (assuming this is not a high pressure system for fuel injection of some sort).

I also agree that a 1/2" line would help ensure you don't suffer fuel starvation, especially if you plan any drag racing with it.
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