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| wayne1234 |
 Nov 19 2009, 04:28 PM
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Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys..
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| detoxcowboy |
Nov 19 2009, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(wayne1234 @ Nov 19 2009, 02:28 PM)  Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys.. use metric lines, I know nothing of your local area but I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys,kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. and at least where i am from so. cal. you ussually have to order the german lines or get them from an auto shop that is willing to sell as they buy bulk usually.. Hose is cheap and fuel leakes burns cars up and can injure not just you but the people driving and stareing and the guys have to put it out for you/.. Definately don't use brake hose for fuel lines or visa versa entirely different composition.. |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 19 2009, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why not?
QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Nov 19 2009, 05:41 PM) QUOTE(wayne1234 @ Nov 19 2009, 02:28 PM) Going for the fuel line replacement, what is available at local auto parts store, do I just use brake lines? I know you can order a stainless steel set from a vender (forgot who) but I'm looking for something local, because I'm going to tackle this tonight or tomorrow... Thanks guys.. use metric lines, I know nothing of your local area but I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys,kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. and at least where i am from so. cal. you ussually have to order the german lines or get them from an auto shop that is willing to sell as they buy bulk usually.. Hose is cheap and fuel leakes burns cars up and can injure not just you but the people driving and stareing and the guys have to put it out for you/.. Definately don't use brake hose for fuel lines or visa versa entirely different composition.. |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 19 2009, 07:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 04:24 PM) QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Nov 19 2009, 05:41 PM) I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys, kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. Why not? Because it's the wrong size ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'm pretty sure he was talking about the soft rubber lines ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 19 2009, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Pretty sure he was too. I hate to be unexacting but 8mm = .310" and 5/16" = .3125". Close enough for me. Even the 10mm (.39) is pretty close to 3/8" (.375).
How come Chris makes 3/8" or 5/16" lines? How come everybody is recommending SAE sized brake lines for fuel lines? Really...just asking. The nipple off of my tank is 10mm and will go to a 3/8"fitting on my fuel pump. What would you do? I'm using 3/8" line. QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 19 2009, 08:15 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 04:24 PM) QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Nov 19 2009, 05:41 PM) I would not use american 5/16 or the other "pep boys, kragen or the like" equivalent to metric.. Why not? Because it's the wrong size ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'm pretty sure he was talking about the soft rubber lines ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 19 2009, 09:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 05:37 PM) What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 20 2009, 05:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Don't wimp out on this...if you were born metric you;re exactly the one to answer...how would you go from a 10mm nipple to a 3/8" nipple? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 19 2009, 10:44 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 05:37 PM) What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 20 2009, 11:24 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 03:42 AM) Don't wimp out on this...if you were born metric you;re exactly the one to answer...how would you go from a 10mm nipple to a 3/8" nipple? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 19 2009, 10:44 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 05:37 PM) What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... I would not use a 3/8" nipple in the first place. Try some ice cubes. I hear they make your nipples bigger ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 20 2009, 01:11 PM
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So, you wouldn't use Chris' Stainless Steel 3/8" lines? Me confused.
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2009, 12:24 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 03:42 AM) Don't wimp out on this...if you were born metric you;re exactly the one to answer...how would you go from a 10mm nipple to a 3/8" nipple? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 19 2009, 10:44 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 19 2009, 05:37 PM) What would you do? I was born metric so i'm probably the wrong guy to ask that question as you will not like my answer ... I would not use a 3/8" nipple in the first place. Try some ice cubes. I hear they make your nipples bigger ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 20 2009, 01:25 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 11:11 AM) So, you wouldn't use Chris' Stainless Steel 3/8" lines? Me confused. If there was a metric alternative to his lines then no, i wouldn't use his 3/8" lines. They are the best aftermarket lines out there that i have seen so far, but at the end of the day, i still hate to put anything in my car that's not metric. Bugs the hell out of me. Close might be "close enough" for you. For me, a close miss is still a miss. You think it doesn't matter, i think it does matter. You voice your opinion, i voice my opinion. You do what you want, i do what i want. See where this is going? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 20 2009, 01:51 PM
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You have this all wrong...this is not an argument oh sensitive metric man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I sincerely bow to your greater knowledge. Every chance I get I confess to my "rookie" status with this stuff. I have asked repeatedly, "What would you do", and you have yet to guide me? You just keep defending metric-ness and reinforcing that close doesn't count. Again...what would you do (unless you simply won't tell me)? The nipple coming out of the tank is metric...Chris' lines are not. I'm asking your solution, not championing SAE over metric, or closeness over exactness...really. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2009, 02:25 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 11:11 AM) So, you wouldn't use Chris' Stainless Steel 3/8" lines? Me confused. If there was a metric alternative to his lines then no, i wouldn't use his 3/8" lines. They are the best aftermarket lines out there that i have seen so far, but at the end of the day, i still hate to put anything in my car that's not metric. Bugs the hell out of me. Close might be "close enough" for you. For me, a close miss is still a miss. You think it doesn't matter, i think it does matter. You voice your opinion, i voice my opinion. You do what you want, i do what i want. See where this is going? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 20 2009, 02:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 11:51 AM) You have this all wrong...this is not an argument oh sensitive metric man 22.8 centimeters just sounds bigger than 9 inches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I know, i'm shallow ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Anyways, the cleanest install in your case would be to part from your metric ways. There are a few threads about fitting US standard outlets to our tanks. That way, you can add a exact match outlet to the tank. Do a search here for standard sized fuel tank outlets. Otherwise, if you have to adapt from smaller to larger, get a hose that's a close fit for both. Chris's fuel lines come with flared ends, so you get something to clamp to, which helps. Then there are hoses that taper down. If the difference in size is too large, that's the better choice rather than trying to stretch/compress a hose on a fitting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 20 2009, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
ATTAAndy...that's what I wanted. I'll try the search (betting I won't hit pay dirt, but I'll try) for US standard outlets for our tanks. Hoses that taper down...from US to metric? Really?
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2009, 03:07 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 20 2009, 11:51 AM) You have this all wrong...this is not an argument oh sensitive metric man 22.8 centimeters just sounds bigger than 9 inches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I know, i'm shallow ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Anyways, the cleanest install in your case would be to part from your metric ways. There are a few threads about fitting US standard outlets to our tanks. That way, you can add a exact match outlet to the tank. Do a search here for standard sized fuel tank outlets. Otherwise, if you have to adapt from smaller to larger, get a hose that's a close fit for both. Chris's fuel lines come with flared ends, so you get something to clamp to, which helps. Then there are hoses that taper down. If the difference in size is too large, that's the better choice rather than trying to stretch/compress a hose on a fitting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
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I've had his lines for a month or so...the qu... Nov 20 2009, 07:49 PM Cevan
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