Using copper tubing for fuel lines??

Posted by Suffolk1 on October 30, 2012 at 05:39:30 from (72.13.214.110):

I am working on an older combine and cleaning up a lot of the previous owners' alterations or emergency repairs. Has a six cylinder gas engine and the mechanical fuel pump has been replaced with an electric fuel pump. The fuel line from the fuel tank to the carburetor consists of a long, cobbled together, combination of steel line, 1/8 inch copper tubing, and 1/4 inch flexible fuel line hose. By relocating the electric fuel pump, I can cut the overall length of the fuel line by 1/2 or 2/3. Obviously the quickest and simplest solution is to use flexible fuel line hose, but the durability is not the best for the long haul. It is more difficult to shape and bend the steel tubing without kinking for a custom fit job and I don't have the tools to make the double flares on the ends. Are there any disadvantages to using copper tubing for the fuel line? It's much easier to cut, bend, and shape for a neat fit. Also, what would be preferred for fuel lines--flared fittings or compression fittings? Thanks for your input or experiences.

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• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? MarkB_MI 17:01:18 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? N L X 14:26:36 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? 36 coupe 14:08:26 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? RodInNS 09:09:29 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? 504 08:30:40 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? evilboweivel 07:31:40 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? GordoSD 07:24:12 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? Chip812 06:33:58 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? oldtanker 06:32:12 10/30/12 (1)
  • Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? rustyfarmall 06:41:29 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? Fixerupper 06:31:57 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? JRSutton 06:18:59 10/30/12 (3)
  • Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? BDT in Minnesota 06:59:14 10/30/12 (0)
  • Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? Traditional Farmer 06:24:10 10/30/12 (1)
    • Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? JRSutton 09:06:48 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? Traditional Farmer 06:07:35 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? ericlb 06:03:14 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? dboll 05:57:05 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? casenut1 05:47:18 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? Mike M 05:44:10 10/30/12 (0)
• Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? David G 05:43:36 10/30/12 (1)
  • Re: Using copper tubing for fuel lines?? BushogPapa 07:53:15 10/30/12 (0)

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