FI fuel line

[Bruce Plecan]

-----Original Message-----
From: Shannen Durphey <shannen at grolen.com>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: FI fuel line

I shoot for 18"max. of soft flex line (high pressure) per car, total....
Soft defined as AN...
period, none neg..  Tank to seperator-fuel pump not included.
Bruce


>Wait a minute....  Are you planning on using this for the _entire_
>fuel system???  Don't do it.  Get steel tubing.  If the carb lines are
>in place, and they're 5/16" steel lines in good shape, use them for
>the return line.  Saves some work.  Only use the rubber line for short
>sections, like frame to engine, and frame to tank.  Run the steel line
>on the inside of the frame to reduce the chances of damage.
>Shannen
>
>Mike Pilkenton wrote:
>>
>> I'm getting ready to run my fuel line for my engine transplant project
and
>> need to change over the stock low pressure carb. lines to high pressure
>> lines designed for fuel injection.  Was planning to get steel line and
form
>> fittings and all but my local speed shop now has high pressure rubber
hose
>> designed for FI systems.  It apparently has a high strength braided liner
>> molded into the rubber that is real strong.  Using this hose with the
clamps
>> made for it sure would be easier than bending and forming steel lines.
>> Anybody elso use this or have advice?  I can't see any disadvantages so
>> far??
>>
>> Mike Pilkenton
>