FrankWest107 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The fuel line between my fuel pump and carb is copper plated steel. I notice many people use rubber lines in this location. Is the use of copper plated steel only for historical accuracy . What should really be used there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily rag Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 It depends on the car. Some were all copper, some zinc plated steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Frank. I always use steel lines if I can. There might be a situation where a rubber hose may make life easier for you. If you do use rubber hose, make sure that it is compatible with today's fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWest107 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Who sells 3 ft or 1/4 in copper coated steel fuel line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger914 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 You can use brake line, change the ends and bend it to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWest107 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 When the ends of the fuel line have brass furrels, should they be soldered in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Frank - no, they should not. Over the years; aluminum, brass, copper, and steel tubing have been used from fuel pump to carburetor. The only rubber hose I can remember O.E. was from a fuel distribution log to the carburetors on a Ford tripower, but there may have been others. A solid line is much safer than the rubber. There is always a posibility the rubber line can get against something very hot, with less than desirable results. As Digger mentioned, steel brake line is readily available. I have never had much luck re-using the lines with the ferrells. Others might, but with this type line, I just bend new ones and use new ferrells. Jon. Edited May 2, 2016 by carbking (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'm wondering about 1/4" fuel line. What's that go on? Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWest107 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 1934 ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Cunifer tubing. Copper/nickel alloy that's easy to work with, certified for fuel and brake lines, and has a nice satin brass/copper glow when you shine it up with steel wool, so it'll look authentic under the hood of an old car. A little expensive, but I've replaced the entire fuel system on my '29 with the stuff and I love it. www.cunifer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Frank, the ferrel type connection mates to a special fitting. Insert the male fitting on to the tube first and then the ferrel, insert the tubing into the female fitting and tighten it. I always insert the tube as far into the fitting as it will go and then tighten it, compressing the ferrel to make a tight seal. The tube and ferrel won't work with out the proper fittings. Hope this helps in answering your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 1 hour ago, FrankWest107 said: 1934 ford Too many GM cars. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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