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funkytechmonkey · 09-06-2011, 02:00 PM

I am a complete ROOKIE and trying to do frame off... and want to run the most simple lines as possible. I purchased a Boyd Welding tank with EFI and at the moment I am running a carb setup BUT I will be changing over to fuel injection in the near future.

I called inlinetube.com and asked them for the setup for my truck... however they are a 2 piece setup to be like OEM I guess with rubber hoses and junk. I dont want this... I want stainless tubes all the way and I want them PRETTY

What do you guys reccomend me ordering? Since I am such a rookie should I even try bending my own?

Any help would be greatly apprecaited!!

GASoline71 · 09-06-2011, 02:20 PM

You have to have some sort of rubber, or braided line in there from the frame to the pump to allow for movement/vibrations, or you will have cracked fuel lines. Doesn't have to be much... just to allow for a little flex.

There is some pretty snazzy braided lines available nowadays...

Gary

treveiger · 09-06-2011, 02:50 PM

^^^ exactly, you can do braided but its not cheap. I just got the coated fuel lines an bent them myself but there not shiny.
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Longhorn Man · 09-06-2011, 02:55 PM

You'll need to build your system keeping in mind your EFI plans. An electric in tank pump will be best, esp if you opt for a factory latermodel induction system.
I would recomend solid lines from the tank, and then a short section of steel braided (that can handle whatever PSI your future induction system will need) and then back to hard lines. You could save a few bucks right now and just do steel lines from the braided lines to the carb, since you'll be throwing them away later when redoing the induction system.
If you just make the parts to fit todays set up, then you'll be throwing most of it away later.

cdowns · 09-06-2011, 05:14 PM

you might b better off using aluminium as it is cheaper and easier to work with compared to stainless/ aluminium can easily b polished to b shiny

th reason why there should b flexible pieces tying everthing together is to allow for the normal flexing of the frame // a hsolid hard line will develop flex cracks and eventually fail usually at the worst possible time

09-06-2011, 02:00 PM	#1
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Need help purchasing fuel lines.... I am a complete ROOKIE and trying to do frame off... and want to run the most simple lines as possible. I purchased a Boyd Welding tank with EFI and at the moment I am running a carb setup BUT I will be changing over to fuel injection in the near future. I called inlinetube.com and asked them for the setup for my truck... however they are a 2 piece setup to be like OEM I guess with rubber hoses and junk. I dont want this... I want stainless tubes all the way and I want them PRETTY What do you guys reccomend me ordering? Since I am such a rookie should I even try bending my own? Any help would be greatly apprecaited!! __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

09-06-2011, 02:50 PM	#3
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Need help purchasing fuel lines.... ^^^ exactly, you can do braided but its not cheap. I just got the coated fuel lines an bent them myself but there not shiny. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-06-2011, 02:55 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need help purchasing fuel lines.... You'll need to build your system keeping in mind your EFI plans. An electric in tank pump will be best, esp if you opt for a factory latermodel induction system. I would recomend solid lines from the tank, and then a short section of steel braided (that can handle whatever PSI your future induction system will need) and then back to hard lines. You could save a few bucks right now and just do steel lines from the braided lines to the carb, since you'll be throwing them away later when redoing the induction system. If you just make the parts to fit todays set up, then you'll be throwing most of it away later.

09-06-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need help purchasing fuel lines.... you might b better off using aluminium as it is cheaper and easier to work with compared to stainless/ aluminium can easily b polished to b shiny th reason why there should b flexible pieces tying everthing together is to allow for the normal flexing of the frame // a hsolid hard line will develop flex cracks and eventually fail usually at the worst possible time __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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