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In The Ten Ring · 04-19-2015, 06:07 PM

Today I grabbed a break and did some study. Rubber hose doesn't slip onto single flared lines very easily and my kit won't do bubble flares.

About a year ago a couple of members suggested I not even flare my new fuel lines and I think they might be right. I easily slipped hose onto unflared lines and clamped with hose clamps....I couldn't pull it apart.

So I don't think I'm going to flare at all. 250 I6 engine, 1 barrel carb, and mechanical fuel pump are the stats.

Your thoughts?

04-19-2015, 06:07 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Not flaring my fuel lines! Today I grabbed a break and did some study. Rubber hose doesn't slip onto single flared lines very easily and my kit won't do bubble flares. About a year ago a couple of members suggested I not even flare my new fuel lines and I think they might be right. I easily slipped hose onto unflared lines and clamped with hose clamps....I couldn't pull it apart. So I don't think I'm going to flare at all. 250 I6 engine, 1 barrel carb, and mechanical fuel pump are the stats. Your thoughts?

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