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72WHITELIGHTNING · 07-25-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm putting together me 1972 C10 swb. I am wondering if I can get some help in deciding if I should run stainless fuel & brake lines or not? Also in doing so, should I make my own lines or does anyone have suggestions on a kit to buy on both brake and fuel lines that will save me time and headaches that fits great?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

mclairmo · 07-26-2009, 09:38 PM

Do not use stainless as it is harder and will not seal as well. The softer steel lines will conform to the sealing surfaces and create a nice leak free seal. There is a good reason the oem used regular steel. I would buy a kit unless you want to make your own for the fun of it. It's a lot of work to make your own and requires good cutting and flaring techniques and tools.

**truckdude239** · 07-26-2009, 09:40 PM

i got mine from inlinetube.com some people have had problems but mine fit great

Sammy · 07-26-2009, 09:57 PM

2nd inline tube for brake lines. I used stainless and bent my own for fuel line. Got the stainless line from a shop that does home/Commerical A/C heating. Had huge rolls of 25ft long. But did find it difficult to bend.

07-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
72WHITELIGHTNING Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheatfield,Indiana Posts: 84	Need some help on fuel lines and brake lines I'm putting together me 1972 C10 swb. I am wondering if I can get some help in deciding if I should run stainless fuel & brake lines or not? Also in doing so, should I make my own lines or does anyone have suggestions on a kit to buy on both brake and fuel lines that will save me time and headaches that fits great?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

07-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Need some help on fuel lines and brake lines Do not use stainless as it is harder and will not seal as well. The softer steel lines will conform to the sealing surfaces and create a nice leak free seal. There is a good reason the oem used regular steel. I would buy a kit unless you want to make your own for the fun of it. It's a lot of work to make your own and requires good cutting and flaring techniques and tools.

07-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Need some help on fuel lines and brake lines i got mine from inlinetube.com some people have had problems but mine fit great __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-26-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Need some help on fuel lines and brake lines 2nd inline tube for brake lines. I used stainless and bent my own for fuel line. Got the stainless line from a shop that does home/Commerical A/C heating. Had huge rolls of 25ft long. But did find it difficult to bend. __________________ '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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