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Topic: Hard line or Earl's Fuel Line?
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 452
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 11-28-2003 07:06 PM
   
Since I will be changing my fuel sender I decided to also change the hard line from the tank to pump. (Its the original line) Any opinions on using hard line, Earl's Perform-o-flex, Auto-flex or Pro-lite 350? I am leaning towards the Perform-o-flex.
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Tea'sGrabber
Gearhead Posts: 276
From: Seattle, Wash.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 11-28-2003 07:19 PM
I ran -10 Aeroquipt from the tank to the regulator. It was alot easier than bending aluminum line... They are all good fuel lines... I would buy whatever you can get the cheapest. I bought mine at an airplane equiptment suplier. They tend to be cheaper than performance retailers.------------------
Todd 71 Mav Grabber All orig 306 cu.in. Cast Iron heads. Carillo Rods.Best et. 10.71 @ 124 thru the mufflers.
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S/ST1091
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Halfmoon, New York
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 11-28-2003 08:32 PM
I used the Perform-O-Flex and I am real happy with it as well as all the Earl's fittings. I used Earl's cushion clamps to secure the line along the chassis as well. 
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 452
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 11-28-2003 11:24 PM
Todd reminded me of my next question. Should I run -6, -8, or -10 from the tank to pump?
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Tea'sGrabber
Gearhead Posts: 276
From: Seattle, Wash.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 11-29-2003 12:01 AM
-6 is smaller than 1/2" I'd at least use -8, -10 if you can....------------------
Todd 71 Mav Grabber All orig 306 cu.in. Cast Iron heads. Carillo Rods.Best et. 10.71 @ 124 thru the mufflers.
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1808
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-29-2003 12:58 AM
The hard line is not *that* bad to bend, it is tough, the FAA approves if for aircraft, and it is a hell of a lot lighter AND cheaper than braided hose.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1652
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 11-29-2003 01:26 PM
every dash is 1/16 of an inch so -8 is 8/16 or 1/2 inside diameter. Try not to use 90 degree fittings use 45 degree and full flow fittings.make sure the fitting inside is not smaller than the hose you are coupling it to.Bruce
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 885
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-29-2003 11:42 PM
My first question is what size engine are you running, looking at your user name my guess is a I6. If that is the case I think you would be spending a lot of money on something that will give you no return back.With a 6 cyl you can order a 3/8" line from the tank to the pump from NPD made out of steel or stainless, just make sure and get a sending unit that has a 3/8" fitting instead of the standard 5/16". You should never have a fuel delivery problem with this set up. Now if you have a V-8 the 3/8" line should also be enough unless you are running a big carb and a lot of RPM's. Then again you may just want the looks of braided fuel lines.
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Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time!
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4652
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-29-2003 11:57 PM
I run a 3/8" line from sender to carb. Big carb with lots of rpm's without any fuel delivery problems. A 5/16" (stock size) will support a warmed up V8, and will never have any problems supplying a 6 cyl with more than adequate fuel providing that the tank and line isn't all full of crap  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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