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Title: fuel line query Post by: knickers on April 29, 2004, 09:12:51 AM Need to replace part of the steel fuel line from tank to carbi, but can only get the copper coated fuel line - bundy pipe I think its referred to as.
My question is - does anyone have any ideas where I can get the non copper coated steel line similar or same as the original. 'Cos I'm in Perth its probably more a question for the WA boys Cheers Nick Title: Re: fuel line query Post by: sgo on April 29, 2004, 09:43:51 AM Out this way I have used Repco, I imagine they must be out your way too?
Title: Re: fuel line query Post by: knickers on April 29, 2004, 11:01:20 AM Thanks
I did try then but they said they only had the copper coated stuff. I will try then again but should I be asking for a particular maker or brand name Title: Re: fuel line query Post by: Digger on April 29, 2004, 01:29:24 PM Hi there Nickers,
Have you tried your local brake and clutch shop. I get most of my pipping from Northern Brake and Clutch here in Melb. Steve. Title: Re: fuel line query Post by: nicko on April 30, 2004, 01:35:16 AM get a piece of wire and bend it to exact shape and length with all fittings,and take it to brake and clutch shop,they can copy it in brake line or similar pipe with correct ends on it for you to install .
reguards Nick Title: Re: fuel line query Post by: Ed on April 30, 2004, 01:44:58 AM most std fuel line, 5/16" can be obtained from the clutch and brake shop. I found the steel stuff hard to bend, u may need to heat it gently, and beware of collapsing the tude ID in tight bends.
When I upgraded to 3/8" lines I found I had to use copper (no steel available), altho u can get stainless stuff from www.vpwmailorder.com.au (i found this after I completed the job of course). copper is easy to use but looks horrible. I also got a tube bender and double flare tool from my local tool shop fpr about 120 bucks. As nicko suggested use welding rods to template the more complex stuff. Cheers Ed |