[T2] fuel line

[Al Brase]

I'm not a fan or copper at all. It will work harden, and crack. One could
make most of it with Bundyflex, brake tubing type steel alloy. but still
should get a bit of flex hose between the engine and chassis.


On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 3:46 PM, <accessys at smart.net> wrote:

>
> make sure it is "soft" copper not hard copper
> less likely to break,  I used it for fuel presure guage
>
> Bob
>
> On Mon, 14 May 2018, Bob Pratt wrote:
>
> Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:11:07 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> Cc: Ric Jablonski <ricjablonski at gmail.com>, type2 at type2.com,
>>     Vintagebus at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] fuel line
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob
>> Has anyone used copper tubing and fittings for their fuel lines. If so,
>> how do you go about it. I've seen it done in several VWs I've looked at
>> over the years, but I don't know where to start.
>> Thanks
>>
>>> On May 13, 2018, at 3:02 PM, david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> which isnt something one can generally buy.  the braided line works fine
>>> for a few years, which is all it was ever good for.
>>>
>>>
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>>> On May 13, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Dan Bessom <grtfldan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> The braided line is not to be used with today’s fuel. Needs to be 30r9
>>>> or better.
>>>> Dan
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 2:38 PM david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> the usual braided line is still the best.  1/4 fuel injection line
>>>>> from the flaps as a make-do....
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
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>>>>>
>>>>> On May 13, 2018, at 2:11 PM, Ric Jablonski <ricjablonski at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Upright engine. Gas smell. Just noticed one braided line is
>>>>>> saturated. Very
>>>>>> lucky I was not driving.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is the consensus on the best replacement fuel line that will be
>>>>>> readily available. Anyone remember the size right off?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ric
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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