Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jayharrell · 05-31-2008, 05:50 PM

Going to get my burb tank put in this weekend if the weater works right.

Is it that bad of an idea to run just regular old braided rubber fuel line up the frame? Or is steal more sane?? I'm going to run dual exaust and probably dump out right infront or behind the tires on my LWB 69, so i'm alittle concerned about heat getting to the lines.

Anyone have any opinions?? *thats probably the only actuall 'stupid question' on the board* LOL

**steelhorse** · 05-31-2008, 06:46 PM

I have always prefered steel,but then I am one of those crazy people that upgrades the brakes before the engine.

jayharrell · 05-31-2008, 07:18 PM

I was also thinking about hitting the man mall and yanking a fuel line system out of a 80ish burb, then just retro fit it. Then i would have an inline filter and such.

Any thoughts on that??

Jim_PA · 05-31-2008, 07:29 PM

I hope to install some Aeroquip socketless hose (no clamps or crimping) this weekend. It's NHRA approved, and sounds like it just might be a little tricky getting the fittings into the hose, but seems like routing the hose should be an easy task.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-31-2008, 08:05 PM

Rubber works perfectly fine as long as you use rubber that is designed for use with Gasoline. Regular radiator flex hose will not work for long. Gas eats right through that stuff. WES

fnoblitt · 05-31-2008, 08:58 PM

i used aluminum fuel line down the frame rail, easy to work with

jayharrell · 05-31-2008, 10:19 PM

Alright, Thanks Wes. I'll hit AA today.

chevy72blu · 05-31-2008, 10:39 PM

I would just buy a 20' roll of steel hardline and a cheap bender. Buy some mounting tabs and use rubber fuel hose at the connections. Thats how they made em from the factory. As with any hose clamps, make sure you check on them here and agains for cracking or tiny leaks.

Theres a product called "Cool blue" which is a rubber fuel hose wrapped in a instulating material. It helps to prevent vapor lock and I have been using it for 5+ years and even in tight bends and what not, I have never heard of this stuff cracking. Its tougher to get onto a nipple fitting and its a little pricey, but its a happy medium between plain jane rubber hose and expensive braided/AN plumbing.

Longhorn Man · 05-31-2008, 10:47 PM

I would go with hardloine.... and no filters between the tank and pump... it can cause or agrivate vapor lock.

Sammy · 06-01-2008, 03:36 AM

I used a stainless fridge freon line & rubber fuel line on the connections. Hard to bend but should last as long as a slow poke sucker.

05-31-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? Going to get my burb tank put in this weekend if the weater works right. Is it that bad of an idea to run just regular old braided rubber fuel line up the frame? Or is steal more sane?? I'm going to run dual exaust and probably dump out right infront or behind the tires on my LWB 69, so i'm alittle concerned about heat getting to the lines. Anyone have any opinions?? thats probably the only actuall 'stupid question' on the board LOL __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-31-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I have always prefered steel,but then I am one of those crazy people that upgrades the brakes before the engine.

05-31-2008, 07:18 PM	#3
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I was also thinking about hitting the man mall and yanking a fuel line system out of a 80ish burb, then just retro fit it. Then i would have an inline filter and such. Any thoughts on that?? __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-31-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I hope to install some Aeroquip socketless hose (no clamps or crimping) this weekend. It's NHRA approved, and sounds like it just might be a little tricky getting the fittings into the hose, but seems like routing the hose should be an easy task.

05-31-2008, 08:05 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? Rubber works perfectly fine as long as you use rubber that is designed for use with Gasoline. Regular radiator flex hose will not work for long. Gas eats right through that stuff. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-31-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? i used aluminum fuel line down the frame rail, easy to work with __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

05-31-2008, 10:19 PM	#7
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? Alright, Thanks Wes. I'll hit AA today. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-31-2008, 10:39 PM	#8
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I would just buy a 20' roll of steel hardline and a cheap bender. Buy some mounting tabs and use rubber fuel hose at the connections. Thats how they made em from the factory. As with any hose clamps, make sure you check on them here and agains for cracking or tiny leaks. Theres a product called "Cool blue" which is a rubber fuel hose wrapped in a instulating material. It helps to prevent vapor lock and I have been using it for 5+ years and even in tight bends and what not, I have never heard of this stuff cracking. Its tougher to get onto a nipple fitting and its a little pricey, but its a happy medium between plain jane rubber hose and expensive braided/AN plumbing. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

05-31-2008, 10:47 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I would go with hardloine.... and no filters between the tank and pump... it can cause or agrivate vapor lock.

06-01-2008, 03:36 AM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Rear relocation lines, rubber or steal?? I used a stainless fridge freon line & rubber fuel line on the connections. Hard to bend but should last as long as a slow poke sucker. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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