Steel Fuel Line

[Gary Dotson]

I take no issue with that. Also, an ordinary hardware store brass ferrule works quite well, too.

 

[staninlowerAL]

I know I am going to get pushback on this,

This is not an approval or a rejection but simply to say that steel is the better choice for me with regards to fire safety from flammable vapors in close proximity to the potential ignition source of the hot exhaust. I spent too many years as a safety professional dealing with flammable liquids/vapors in the chemical industry to do otherwise. To each his own choice, just be ready to accept the consequences. JMHO Stan

 

[freedhardwoods]

I've never found a way to successfully flare a steel tubing line. I suppose you could use the factory flared end of a brake line, cut it to the desired length and use a compression nut and ferrule on the other end. The flare and compression fittings that I've found are not 1/2 x 20 straight threads like the OEM carb and sediment bowl threads and require some sort of adapter. JMHO Stan

The mechanic where I work, bought a kit that makes factory perfect, doubled over flared ends on steel tubing. I think he paid close to $200 for it though.

 

[freedhardwoods]

Here in the North brake lines rot a lot so we now have nickle-copper brake line to replace with, they bend easy, flare easy if you like and do not rot. they may get a slight green tinge to em and thats it, they are well worth using

I have installed some of those on my pickup. They are easy to work with.

 

[Jim Becker]

This is not an approval or a rejection but simply to say that steel is the better choice for me with regards to fire safety from flammable vapors in close proximity to the potential ignition source of the hot exhaust. I spent too many years as a safety professional dealing with flammable liquids/vapors in the chemical industry to do otherwise. To each his own choice, just be ready to accept the consequences. JMHO Stan

Stan,
I think inairam was suggesting a plastic ferule for use with metal tube and nut. I agree use of a plastic tube (like the rubber hose) can be risky. But if a plastic ferule can be installed without leaking and with less chance of damaging the other parts, it may be a safety upgrade.

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[inairam]

Stan,
I think inairam was suggesting a plastic ferule for use with metal tube and nut. I agree use of a plastic tube (like the rubber hose) can be risky. But if a plastic ferule can be installed without leaking and with less chance of damaging the other parts, it may be a safety upgrade.

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Jim correct. I only use the plastic ferrule. It is designed to be used with brass fittings and metal lines. https://ph.parker.com/us/en/product/brass-compression-fittings/60pt-5

 

[staninlowerAL]

Stan,
I think inairam was suggesting a plastic ferule for use with metal tube and nut. I agree use of a plastic tube (like the rubber hose) can be risky. But if a plastic ferule can be installed without leaking and with less chance of damaging the other parts, it may be a safety upgrade.

My apologies guys. I totally misread the post and interpreted it to mean a plastic tubing. And sounds like a good substitute for the brass ferrule so I'll be looking to try this myself!! My "fix" for the break-off ferrule is to install a 5/16 modified brass union in the carb fuel inlet port (with a thread sealer) which then allows the fuel line/ferrule assembly to be connected to the union without cross-threading/damaging the poor metal threads in the carb. Stan