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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Vacuum Lines.... Again

Posted by: tdgray Apr 6 2004, 09:06 AM

Someone mentioned awhile ago that the Bird had a tech article or something listing the approx. lengths of the various vaccum lines. Damned if I can find it. Wanted to order some new vaccum and fuel lines but I don't know how much

BTW are we all agreed that it is OK to replace the plastic fuel lines with Stainless Steel 5/16 (oops edited) lines or am having flashbacks again?

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 6 2004, 09:11 AM

QUOTE(tdgray @ Apr 6 2004, 07:06 AM)

BTW are we all agreed that it is OK to replace the plastic fuel lines with Stainless Steel 5/8 lines or am having flashbacks again?

i'll assume you meant 5/16" or 3/8" ...

several people have done it. if you're using stainless you'll have a harder time finding fittings and getting them welded on; if you're using hose clamps i HIGHLY recommend getting the prober tubing beading tool.

most people have used 5/16" mild steel truck brake line; easy to attach proper AN fittings to that ...

Posted by: mike_the_man Apr 6 2004, 09:18 AM

Here's the link to the Pelican article.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/technical_specs/914_fuel_diagrams.htm

Posted by: tdgray Apr 6 2004, 09:57 AM

Thanks guys

I think I will investigate the mild steel v the stainless issue further.