Stainless fuel line for a 68 swb with blazer tank

[elf w/capital T]

I understand I can use the stock line from front to rear (rear of cab) line and run a rubber hose or make my own...

But..

I am curious if I could buy a replacement line for a blazer and install it in my 68 2wd swb...?

If anyone has anything good or bad to comment, I'm all ears. I don't want (my current setup) stock line to a 5 ft rubber hose... I want all steel and making my own is kind of the last resort.... and also what size should it be? 5/16 or 3/8?


Thanks!

[Mock1]

I called Aeroquip, and ordered 1/2" aluminum tubing and a handfull of AN fittings for my fuel system. Summit racing also has some fuel system stuff too, but Aeroquip was a little cheaper. (Farther up the road, but cheaper.)
5/16" is good for v6 and smaller, 3/8" for stock to mild built small blocks, 1/2" for built up small blocks and big blocks. Ive ran as big as a -10 AN, 3/4" on my friends mustang, but he was sportin a 800 hp supercharged 5.4
hope this helps

[elf w/capital T]

Mock, thanks! I will go with 3/8 line then. Now just have to figure out if I can just purchase a pre bent line(s) that are stainless made to fit for a blazer tank.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

Mock, thanks! I will go with 3/8 line then. Now just have to figure out if I can just purchase a pre bent line(s) that are stainless made to fit for a blazer tank.

I believe the Blazer has a shorter wheel base and a different frame, but maybe you could make a few tweaks if nec. and just lengthen it on a straight section so it comes close to the fuel pump.

Electric pump or manual?

[elf w/capital T]

Manual for now. Just going to use stock original line with my own rubber extension until I get my priorities straightened out thanks guys you all rock

[LockDoc]

-
I don't know the prices on the aluminum and stainless lines but here is another option. I bought the 1/4" Cupro/Nickel line for some brake lines and it is really easy to bend and flare and it won't rust....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CN6-3-8-Copp...8687e0&vxp=mtr

LockDoc

[elf w/capital T]

Ha! So much cheaper! Thanks!!

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

Ha! So much cheaper! Thanks!!

No problem. You can bend it easily by hand if you want to. If you make a mistake you can straighten it back out and try it again. Neat stuff.

LockDoc