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kens65fb 09-30-2020 11:04 AM

Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Does anyone make a pre-bent fuel line for a SBC, from the fuel pump to carb?

mongocanfly 09-30-2020 12:07 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
There are pre bent fuel lines..lots of variables though..more info would help...
Heres one for a 350/quadrajet... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...RoCfqUQAvD_BwE

kens65fb 09-30-2020 03:09 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 8815938)
There are pre bent fuel lines..lots of variables though..more info would help...
Heres one for a 350/quadrajet... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...RoCfqUQAvD_BwE

Thanks, I'm looking for a line to an Edelbrock carb

geezer#99 09-30-2020 03:35 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
You’ll need to make one.
Easy to do.

Southcity 09-30-2020 04:25 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99 (Post 8816021)
You’ll need to make one.
Easy to do.

Geezer#99 is correct, creating your own line (bending/flaring) is very easy to do but will require you to purchase the specialized tools to do the job (flaring tool, bending tool) You may be reluctant to purchase the tools at first but you will be pleasantly surprised to find they come in handy often. My advice, spend a little extra $$ and get a quality flaring tool. You do not need to spend a lot on a bending tool and you will find there are many ways to bend line without one. You can make your own jig, use your hands, etc. I have found that aluminum fuel line works very well, it's lightweight and very easy to flare. You can purchase a roll from Summit or Jegs, it's cheap enough that you can make a few mistakes and have plenty left over for other projects. Another tip, use some small gauge wire or welding rod to help map out the route your line will take first, then use this as a reference when you bend your line. I used the Edelbrock single feed fuel line to start the job at the carb and finished it using aluminum fuel line and -6 AN fittings.

mongocanfly 09-30-2020 04:43 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Ditto to geezer...

AcampoDave 09-30-2020 05:54 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Fuel lines need a double flare.

Southcity 09-30-2020 06:20 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
With a stock mechanical fuel pump the fuel pressure is anywhere between 4-8 lbs (depending on setup). So fuel lines do not require a double flare, single flare is plenty.

AcampoDave 09-30-2020 06:44 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity (Post 8816073)
With a stock mechanical fuel pump the fuel pressure is anywhere between 4-8 lbs (depending on setup). So fuel lines do not require a double flare, single flare is plenty.

Each unto their own then. As for me, if the line contains a highly flammable material at any pressure whatsoever, I'm going with a double flare.

geezer#99 09-30-2020 07:00 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
On an eddy carb the last thing to do is bend up a solid line. Use rubber fuel line until you determine whether you need a fuel regulator or a heat spacer.. saves a bunch of frustration.
I bought a tubing bender at Home Depot like this one from harbour freight. Used pre flared pieces of tubing in short lengths bought at the parts store.


https://www.harborfreight.com/tubing-bender-3755.html

LostMy65 05-11-2021 11:40 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
I like the aluminum idea for fuel lines.
Anyone who has done this, what fittings did you use?

LostMy65 05-12-2021 12:54 AM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Although, I have seen some discussion about aluminum and ethanol fuel.

Southcity 05-12-2021 04:30 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 8919825)
I like the aluminum idea for fuel lines.
Anyone who has done this, what fittings did you use?

1.Fuel line: I bought a roll of aluminum fuel line from Jegs (example: https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/1510...RoCAmcQAvD_BwE)
2. Fittings: I used -6 AN fittings in Black from a combination of Earls and Summit, both are available at Summit Racing.
3. If you run an Edelbrock carb you can purchase their fuel line kit (single feed or dual feed) for a nice clean install. (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-81343)

Aluminum fuel line is very easy to work with and makes for clean easy bends with a simple tubing bender and super clean flares using a simple flaring tool. I have been running this setup for thousands of miles on a daily driven Suburban without issue.

LostMy65 05-12-2021 05:00 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity (Post 8920058)
1.Fuel line: I bought a roll of aluminum fuel line from Jegs (example: https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/1510...RoCAmcQAvD_BwE)
2. Fittings: I used -6 AN fittings in Black from a combination of Earls and Summit, both are available at Summit Racing.
3. If you run an Edelbrock carb you can purchase their fuel line kit (single feed or dual feed) for a nice clean install. (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-81343)

Aluminum fuel line is very easy to work with and makes for clean easy bends with a simple tubing bender and super clean flares using a simple flaring tool. I have been running this setup for thousands of miles on a daily driven Suburban without issue.

Thanks, and no issues with ethanol fuel?

Southcity 05-12-2021 05:12 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
I've been running this setup on a daily driven Suburban for many thousands of miles over many years without issue. I believe it's when ethanol based fuels sit for very long periods of time that anything that comes in contact with it also suffers. This could be anything from rubber to aluminum to steel etc.

LostMy65 05-12-2021 06:44 PM

Re: Fuel pump to carb fuel line ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity (Post 8920070)
I've been running this setup on a daily driven Suburban for many thousands of miles over many years without issue. I believe it's when ethanol based fuels sit for very long periods of time that anything that comes in contact with it also suffers. This could be anything from rubber to aluminum to steel etc.

Thanks for this.
.
I agree.


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