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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Hutch mod supplies???!
I can't find anywhere that sells 5/16 stainless tubing. Need it to do my hutch mod. Where did u get your
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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One place you can definitely order it from is McMaster-Carr.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Might try WW Grainger if u have one near you. I got mine as part of a ki,t from I think it was Dieselsite -Not positive on that, been too long ago - Might try Fleabay too - Good Luck
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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It doesn't have to be stainless. I, and others, have used steel tubing, brake or fuel line. Most parts houses will have it. Brass compression fittings.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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I was wondering the same thing.

but haven't got to that job yet.

also a bender. nothing like buying a tool for one project and hten not having to use it any more.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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I was lucky and have all sorts of tools from being a mechanic most of my life. Used to do a lot of tube bending when people would twist off fuel lines trying to replace quadrajet filters.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Instead of bending tube you could use 90* compression elbows. Disclaimer: I've not seen this done for hutch mod.
 
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I've been calling places and going to local shops and couldn't find anything (here in the UK)...........then looked on ebay and there was everything I needed - don't know why I didn't think to look on there before I just searched stainless tube!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Are brass fittings ok to use? Like the ones from Home Depot or Lowes. Wasn't sure if anyone has used these and would have any feedback?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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i used the brass compression unions from Home depot. I go the 3/8 and 5/16 aluminum tubing from a hobby store.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Are brass fittings ok to use? Like the ones from Home Depot or Lowes. Wasn't sure if anyone has used these and would have any feedback?
I hope so since that is what I used. Bought all at the parts store.
 
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Driven Diesel Fuel Tank / Pre-Pump Kit


got this back when they were still ITP
 
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I plan on doing this on my truck, but have a few questions first. Do I have to put in a pre pump filter right now? I want to put one in in the future I just don't have the stuff to do it right now.
 
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I plan on doing this on my truck, but have a few questions first. Do I have to put in a pre pump filter right now? I want to put one in in the future I just don't have the stuff to do it right now.
The only purpose of the pre pump filter is to protect the pump from getting mucked up from any chunks. Dropping the tank and doing the mods greatly increases the chances of getting something in there big enough to do just that. You don't need anything too fine, as that will just make the pump work harder than it needs to. You have a filter in the fuel bowl to do the fine filtration.

Here's what I used:

 
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