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ChadW · 09-18-2019, 10:03 AM

I am running 3/8 steel fuel line from my relocated rear tank, up to near my SBC where i would then like to go with a short piece of braided stainless line to connect into my mechanical fuel pump (which has a hose barb fitting as well)...

Question is, what fittings can i use to go from the steel hardline to a stainless flex line.. I was looking at something simple like the AN hose finisher clamps...would this be sufficient on both the stainless flex hose to hard line connection, as well as the braided hose to fuel pump?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KLJSVKK...v_ov_lig_dp_it

**The Rocknrod** · 09-18-2019, 10:24 AM

Why stainless covered hose?
Yes those clamps would work. Unless you want to assemble the hose ends with ferule compression ends or crimp fittings, then you'd need the proper tools or send them out. You can hand assemble hydraulic type fittings from Russell if your looking for a more pro looking job.
I'd get a hose barb on the pump side and bubble flare the tube side and use these - https://www.ebay.com/itm/70PCS-Stain...r/264064423091
They look great for clamps.

ChadW · 09-18-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Why stainless covered hose?
Yes those clamps would work. Unless you want to assemble the hose ends with ferule compression ends or crimp fittings, then you'd need the proper tools or send them out. You can hand assemble hydraulic type fittings from Russell if your looking for a more pro looking job.

Just want something that looks better that regualr ol' black fuel line...any other ideas?

kdad · 09-18-2019, 10:58 AM

Remove the barb fitting and convert to AN fittings on pump. remove the metal line and go with braided AN all the way to the tank.... I did...…...

**MikeN** · 09-18-2019, 02:06 PM

Russell, Earl's, and Aeroquip all offer adapters to mate inverted flare to AN. Search their catalogs online, or go to Summit Racing and search on "AN to inverted flare."

**The Rocknrod** · 09-18-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadW

Just want something that looks better that regualr ol' black fuel line...any other ideas?

Well put together black lines look better than the old braided stuff imo.

vin63 · 09-18-2019, 04:09 PM

I go through a lot of braided hose for my drag cars. I use bulk XRP and Earl's hose. For my other hot rod projects, I use the left-over Earl's Pro-Lite black braided hose (pretty easy to work with, and durable with a subtle look). Here are a couple of pics of my Pontiac builds using the Earl's Pro-Lite hoses for the fuel lines. I would also recommend going with AN fittings.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-18-2019, 05:42 PM

Vin63 those look really nice.
Have you guys seen those black braided hoses that have the clear rubber coating?

rickywideglide · 09-19-2019, 08:01 AM

check out hot rod fuel hosehttps://hotrodfuelhose.com/

09-18-2019, 10:03 AM	#1
ChadW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 160	Fuel Line fittings questions... I am running 3/8 steel fuel line from my relocated rear tank, up to near my SBC where i would then like to go with a short piece of braided stainless line to connect into my mechanical fuel pump (which has a hose barb fitting as well)... Question is, what fittings can i use to go from the steel hardline to a stainless flex line.. I was looking at something simple like the AN hose finisher clamps...would this be sufficient on both the stainless flex hose to hard line connection, as well as the braided hose to fuel pump? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KLJSVKK...v_ov_lig_dp_it

09-18-2019, 10:24 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... Why stainless covered hose? Yes those clamps would work. Unless you want to assemble the hose ends with ferule compression ends or crimp fittings, then you'd need the proper tools or send them out. You can hand assemble hydraulic type fittings from Russell if your looking for a more pro looking job. I'd get a hose barb on the pump side and bubble flare the tube side and use these - https://www.ebay.com/itm/70PCS-Stain...r/264064423091 They look great for clamps. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 09-18-2019 at 10:30 AM.

09-18-2019, 10:58 AM	#4
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... Remove the barb fitting and convert to AN fittings on pump. remove the metal line and go with braided AN all the way to the tank.... I did...…... __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

09-18-2019, 02:06 PM	#5
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 776	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... Russell, Earl's, and Aeroquip all offer adapters to mate inverted flare to AN. Search their catalogs online, or go to Summit Racing and search on "AN to inverted flare."

09-18-2019, 04:09 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... I go through a lot of braided hose for my drag cars. I use bulk XRP and Earl's hose. For my other hot rod projects, I use the left-over Earl's Pro-Lite black braided hose (pretty easy to work with, and durable with a subtle look). Here are a couple of pics of my Pontiac builds using the Earl's Pro-Lite hoses for the fuel lines. I would also recommend going with AN fittings. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-18-2019, 05:42 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... Vin63 those look really nice. Have you guys seen those black braided hoses that have the clear rubber coating? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-19-2019, 08:01 AM	#9
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: Fuel Line fittings questions... check out hot rod fuel hosehttps://hotrodfuelhose.com/



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