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formula46two

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Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« on: December 01, 2022, 07:59:44 PM »
I need the front section of 3/8 fuel line that runs over? around the engine cradle . Any sources that would be helpful?

JDMopar

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2022, 02:50:09 PM »
If it's not a nuts-and-bolts restoration, you should be able to buy enough 3/8 steel line at NAPA to be able to make your own. It's not too hard to do if you have a tubing bender and a flaring kit.

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2022, 06:24:12 PM »
Be far easier just to get someone to rip it up off the chassis of the car they have just stripped of parts to sell. Find one that matches the engine type since there were minor variations. The non-Pontiac engines like the Chev 305 and 403 had the fuel pump there and required that line across, if that's what you need. Inline Tube and others make them, the stock images they use are often not correct.

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2022, 08:16:31 AM »
Check your production year on inline tube:  https://www.inlinetube.com/collections/fuel-lines
They seem to have a lot.
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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2022, 04:44:32 PM »
I just replaced all brake and fuel lines for my Y88.  I went with the Stainless Steel.  They had every line necessary.

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2022, 04:44:32 PM »

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2022, 06:24:51 PM »
Did you have any leaks with the stainless? I have heard horror stories ith the stainless lines and not being able to tighten them enough to get the flanges to seal. That's why I have been using and making brake lines from NICop.
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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2022, 06:02:27 PM »
Thanks for the info! I actually found my original

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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2022, 03:42:23 PM »
Did you have any leaks with the stainless? I have heard horror stories ith the stainless lines and not being able to tighten them enough to get the flanges to seal. That's why I have been using and making brake lines from NICop.

Unfortunately I won't have the car ready for driving until, hopefully, late spring/early summer.  It's under restoration and I'm still cleaning/painting parts for install.  Engine and transmission are on stands waiting for overhaul.
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Re: Hard 3/8 Fuel line
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2022, 03:42:23 PM »
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