[sscherin]

Does anyone have a source of 1/2" steel fuel line?

I'm looking at replacing the 3/8" pickup in my tank with 1/2" but I haven't had any luck finding any 1/2" steel tubing..

All the lines I've built in the past have been made from 3/8" brake line but they don't make any in 1/2"

I'll use aluminum of I have to but I'm not excited about it.

GURU: One who knows more jargon than you

Scott Schering
70 Firebird 455 12.34 @ 108.2
Http://www.pontiacs.org

[sscherin]

Does anyone have a source of 1/2" steel fuel line?

I'm looking at replacing the 3/8" pickup in my tank with 1/2" but I haven't had any luck finding any 1/2" steel tubing..

All the lines I've built in the past have been made from 3/8" brake line but they don't make any in 1/2"

I'll use aluminum of I have to but I'm not excited about it.

GURU: One who knows more jargon than you

Scott Schering
70 Firebird 455 12.34 @ 108.2
Http://www.pontiacs.org

[burch]

Scott.. just sump it. $50 for the CE kit and about an hour of your time and it's done:

[sscherin]

Is that a new tank?

I can't say I'm to crazy about welding on a talk full of fumes.. Even after I've filled it with water.

GURU: One who knows more jargon than you

Scott Schering
70 Firebird 455 12.34 @ 108.2
Http://www.pontiacs.org

[ChrisTransAm78]

Try this place. Nvr bought from em but might give me a try....

http://www.finelinesinc.com/

http://home.austin.rr.com/transam78/

[burch]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sscherin:
Is that a new tank?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yup. Bought it from PY. Welding on an old tank isn't really a problem. We had to re-weld mine to fix a leak after I tested it (with gas). We just filled the tank with argon from a welding bottle (ran a separate regulator/bottle and just left it running into the tank during welding).

[tempest455]

Look for an industrial tubing supply or fluid supply company in the yellow pages near you. That's what I did. They had ½" line in 10' increments. They also sold compression fittings for NPT to AN etc. They appeared to cater to diesel mechanics and industrial applications.

It was much cheaper than an automotive race supply/speed shop.

tempest455

[DAVE RIBEIRO]

You might want to look at Earl's new auto-flex,
braid gas line..Do it once and forget about it.You
can use the fittings and be all set.Dave1033/stock

[Johnp]

Scott,
Inline Tube has it in 20 foot coils.
1-800-385-9452

John

[barryh]

scott, have you found a supply for 1/2" tubing? I am an instrument tech and ive done my fuel lines and tranny lines with ss tubing and fittings. let me know if you had any luck finding some. barry.

[sscherin]

I've found 1/2" SS all over the place.. I was really looking for the normal steel brake line type. I may just go with SS since it's easy to find.

I was worried about flaring the SS line.. I've heard of cracking porblems doing double flares on SS.

I now have 20' of -8 braded line so all I need is the 1/2 steel to make the in tank pickup.

GURU: One who knows more jargon than you

Scott Schering
70 Firebird 455 12.34 @ 108.2
Http://www.pontiacs.org

[T/A 70]

Scott, it would be interesting to see what this upgrade will do to your 1/4 mile. I've seen enough posts that support this could be a real good idea. Didn't UDHarold say that his cams were extremely fuel sensitive? Hmmmmmm

T/A 70

[Brian Baker]

SS line is very difficult to flare, but it can be done. If you want to go with the SS line I would suggest talking to some of the mechanics at the trucking supply company where you find it.

I've never had a problem with 1/2" aluminum line, it's cheap and easy to work with. The "secret" is to isolate it from vibration (like you would with any line). Adel clamps are the ticket. They completely surround the line and are rubber insulated.