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1/2 inch fuel hose
Is there such thing as black rubber 1/2 inch fuel hose? I really don't want to use AN fittings and braided hose if I don't need to.
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Napa has it by the foot
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Yep, any decent parts store should have it in bulk. I bought mine at O'reillys.
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Greg Weigart IAIIA 520/pump gas/SD 325 E-heads/266-272 SR cam/1050 Dominator/3.73/ET Street Radial Pro/3300lbs/1.35 60'/6.21@110.47/9.77@137.08 Hot Rod Drag Week finishing averages: 2014 - 11.12 @ 118.56 2015 - 10.84 @ 124.97 2016 - 10.56 @ 127.88 2017 - 10.29 @ 130.74 2018 - 10.29 @ 130.53 2019 - 10.16 @ 132.34 2021 - 10.09 @ 132.69 2022 - 10.13 @ 133.07 |
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Oh that's good,my brother works at NAPA so i can even get a good discount.
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I could not find it at any of the local Auto Parts Stores, but I have purchased it from a Truck(Tractor Trailer) Parts Store.
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try 7/16......close enough and stocked by most
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71 GTO, 463, KRE 295 cfm heads ported by SD Performance, RPM intake, Qjet, Dougs Headers, Comp cams HR 246/252 ...11 to 1 , 3.55 cogs, 3985lbs.....day three- 11.04 at 120mph ....1.53 60', 6.98 1/8 mile |
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Just a suggestion: put a big filter in-line between tank and fuel pump and a small one between pump and carb.
Rubber fuel line deteriates over time. Took about 7 years on mine and it plugged my filter nearly complete. Jim
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65 Catalina sedan. Allen Thomas Performance 495. KRE Heads at 310cfm ported by SD Performance, ProSystems Dominator carb on ported Victor intake, P-Dude custom grind hydraulic roller, MSD ignition, 3.50 Moser/Ford rear. F-Glass front bumper by son Rob, rear by the old man and joint effort for trunk lid. 3950# w/driver. Best of 9.5761/139 on 175 shot, 6.01 /114 in 1/8. |
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How far are you running the rubber hose? I don't trust rubber and try to use as little as possible for the same reason as 66bonne but I didn't use 2 filters back years ago and rubber got through everything in a lot less time than his did.
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Aeroquip/023/F...21#moreDetails
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-1967 GTO HO Restomod. PKMM 433ci, SilverSport T56 Magnum 6spd, Moser 9", SC&C and a bunch of other pro touring goodies - Build Thread http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...615847&page=23 |
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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If it is in your budget...Teflon lined hose is very long lasting.
Jim
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65 Catalina sedan. Allen Thomas Performance 495. KRE Heads at 310cfm ported by SD Performance, ProSystems Dominator carb on ported Victor intake, P-Dude custom grind hydraulic roller, MSD ignition, 3.50 Moser/Ford rear. F-Glass front bumper by son Rob, rear by the old man and joint effort for trunk lid. 3950# w/driver. Best of 9.5761/139 on 175 shot, 6.01 /114 in 1/8. |
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The only thing that bugged me was that while the Carquest dealer said it was 1/2" fuel line he was selling me, the box said EEC hose (evaporative emission control hose). When I got home I Googled the part # and found references to it being OK for gas, while some other sites listed it as for pollution control devices which jived with the EEC rating. It does look like like regular fuel line but I did notice that the inner and outer layer were a bit thinner than 3/8" line, so I have some concerns about long term use.
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Michael 1970 Oshawa built 1 option Judge. 24 year restoration/upgrade project finally finished! 1979 Trans Am - low-buck drag car project for when I retire |
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speedway motors has their own version of socketless hose that is even better priced than the Aeroquip hose and if you compare the 2 they look identicle, makes you wonder. BTW, it seems that any rubber hose used with gasoline (of today) will have a finite lifespan. the big question is 'how long'. that is why not too many people recommend running the rubber, socketless or whatever you can find. probably the socketless hose will be a bit tougher than the rubber fuel line hose BUT, with the alchohol in the gas today, it really makes it tough for any kind of rubber. I would say the best would be the Teflon lined hose or maybe the rubber hose that you can buy that is rated for fuel injection. the socketless hose would be close behind.
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I guess with the socketless hose, you have to cut it off to get it off?
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Iv'e been using my aeroquip socketless stuff now for 3 years and it layed in my garage for a year prior during the build. I bought it used from Old66tiger. Hes a member here and I got it in a complete fuel system package. I'm not sure how long he had been using it prior to selling it to me but i'm guessing at least a couple of years. There are no signs of hose rot or any of that stuff and i'm in Iowa where the ethanol is unavoidable in most circumstances. I think the teflon lining is good stuff, unlike the old braided crap.
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-1967 GTO HO Restomod. PKMM 433ci, SilverSport T56 Magnum 6spd, Moser 9", SC&C and a bunch of other pro touring goodies - Build Thread http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...615847&page=23 |
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I did some searching and found hose that is for marine use and resistant to alchohol. A1 15 EPA certified,whatever that means.
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So I guess the repro hose that is sold with GAS GAS printed on it is more for trailer queens and I should probably change mine. Its less than a year old and only about 1 hour of use but it is quite hard.
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