Fuel Line

davegnh
davegnh Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi, I need to replace the metal fuel line in my Jet, what is the best thing to use to replace that? I have seen people use neoprene but I don't want to do that, what do you guys use? Thanks, Dave

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  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    davegnh1,



    You can get steel 'brake lines' at any parts store. They come in straight lengths, pre-flared with a connector on each end. Just measure your outside diameter of the line, and approximate length required. You may have to also cut and re-flare to get it to be the right length. A double flare is not really required here, but it doesn't hurt. A single flare done correctly is usually sufficient. This isn't that hard or expensive to do (even buying the tools) and it's so much safer and more reliable than rubber hose.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    We frequently have used steel brake line and it works fine. It's cheap and comes in various sizes and lengths. You can buy benders cheap or if your careful can make bends by hand.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I've Replaced Fuel Lines On A Couple Cars Recently. I Removed The Old One As Carefully As Possible, Then Measured It. The Auto Parts Counter Guys Fixed Me Up With Several Different (pre-flared W/connectors)lengths. I Used The Old Line For A Pattern Before Trying To Install The New Ones. As Mentioned Above, The New Lines Can Be Bent By Hand, Or A Tubing Bender Can Be Used For A Neater Look. I Also Agree W/hudsonguy, And If You Have To Cut And Flare An End, A Single Flare Is Sufficient.

    If You Don't Have A Flare Tool, Buy One, As It Comes In Handy For Any Project Involving Metal Tubing!!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    you can buy steel fuel line by the 25 foot roll to
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