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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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8BA fuel line connection

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with this carb flex line and cooper fuel line connection?

The fitting that came w/ the cooper fuel line screws into the flex female end without the furrel(sp?) just fine but won't fit in with them (fitting & furrel) together?


 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Looks to me like the nut itself will clamp down. The Ferrel is for a compression fitting I could be wrong but then stranger things have happened. Someone else will let us know I am sure. I would have to get my book out but now I am thinking that that might a flare end.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 05:49 PM
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Copper isn't recommended for fuel lines, it gets brittle from vibration and cracks. Use steel brake line, it comes with the correct flare fittings already.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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steel brake lines appear smaller in diameter than cooper fuel line..is that an issue?
 
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Steel line comes in the correct size. Check a good parts store. Probably even have it in the correct or usable length.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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It may be called Fuel Line in the proper 5/16" diameter, but it's steel
 
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks..I'll start searching
 
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