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05-13-2015, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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How much space between fuel line pieces?
I got the fuel line made....there were many annoying moments but it's done.
However, how much of a gap do I leave between pieces of hard line (to be connected by hose)? |
05-13-2015, 11:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: How much space between fuel line pieces?
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05-13-2015, 11:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: How much space between fuel line pieces?
I left maybe a half inch gap between my lines for the fuel filter, just enough so the metal wouldn't chaff together and shave off or cause a crack from vibrating against eachother. It doesn't matter too much. Just make sure you don't post a picture if you use over a couple inches of rubber line. There's a few people here who are convinced your truck can burn to the ground!
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05-14-2015, 12:55 AM | #4 |
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Re: How much space between fuel line pieces?
Oh that's great, thanks.
Right now, I am at about 1/4 inch gaps between the in-cab line and the on-frame section. I have maybe 2 inches between the fuel line and the fuel pump. I should be able to get pics tomorrow. |
05-14-2015, 01:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: How much space between fuel line pieces?
For those lines I tend to run the rubber lines around 3-5 inches for flex. I don't see how it could flex more than a couple inches on a 2wd vehicle but I'd rather not take the chance.
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05-14-2015, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: How much space between fuel line pieces?
Anyone else want to weigh in?
I was rather hoping to hear from Tx Firefighter as he was the main reason I decided to bend my own tubing. |
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