Fuel tank assembly
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Ohmthis or anyone,
Do you know of a location where to purchase some 5/8" OD Nickel/Copper tubing?
Back on post #3, Wayne posted a pic of his fuel line plumbing with looks like some 5/8" OD soft copper tubing.... it looks good, but maybe not for long if it's going to crack..... 5/8" OD steel or SS tubing can be tough to run through a tube bender.
- BarnieTrk
Do you know of a location where to purchase some 5/8" OD Nickel/Copper tubing?
Back on post #3, Wayne posted a pic of his fuel line plumbing with looks like some 5/8" OD soft copper tubing.... it looks good, but maybe not for long if it's going to crack..... 5/8" OD steel or SS tubing can be tough to run through a tube bender.
- BarnieTrk
That's 3/8 nicopp. I purchased that material via Amazon, but I would recommend trying The Stop Shop based on reviews I later heard that aligned with my experience.
5/8" is pretty large. I've seen 1/2" nicopp. I believe our trucks were delivered with 5/16" fuel lines. I have a 460 and bumped up to 3/8 because I felt it may have been starving at times, and some research suggested that could be the case.
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From: Tri Cities, TN
A simple tube bender is all you need to make a line to get under the cab. Remember all the hard line for fuel is double flared just like the brake lines. Except in the case of AN line which uses a backup sleave. If you have to use rubber line because of where you are, use AN lines and fittings you should be able to get those anywhere because that is the standard for almost all aircraft. There are adapters to go from 5/16 inverted flare to AN.
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From: Stanton, Michigan, USA
Hey,
That's 3/8 nicopp. I purchased that material via Amazon, but I would recommend trying The Stop Shop based on reviews I later heard that aligned with my experience.
5/8" is pretty large. I've seen 1/2" nicopp. I believe our trucks were delivered with 5/16" fuel lines. I have a 460 and bumped up to 3/8 because I felt it may have been starving at times, and some research suggested that could be the case.
That's 3/8 nicopp. I purchased that material via Amazon, but I would recommend trying The Stop Shop based on reviews I later heard that aligned with my experience.
5/8" is pretty large. I've seen 1/2" nicopp. I believe our trucks were delivered with 5/16" fuel lines. I have a 460 and bumped up to 3/8 because I felt it may have been starving at times, and some research suggested that could be the case.
5/8" OD is typically called 1/2" pipe......which is what the ID measures.
Depending on how high & how long you spin the 460, such as drag racing events, would determine if it runs out of fuel or not. A fuel log at the carb is helpful to this end as well.
BarnieTrk
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My mistake, Wayne. My eyes were deceiving me.
5/8" OD is typically called 1/2" pipe......which is what the ID measures.
Depending on how high & how long you spin the 460, such as drag racing events, would determine if it runs out of fuel or not. A fuel log at the carb is helpful to this end as well.
BarnieTrk
5/8" OD is typically called 1/2" pipe......which is what the ID measures.
Depending on how high & how long you spin the 460, such as drag racing events, would determine if it runs out of fuel or not. A fuel log at the carb is helpful to this end as well.
BarnieTrk
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Just a quick search found this. I have no affiliation with them. I am just a happy customer.
https://www.thestopshop.com/collecti...products/bl0cn
https://www.thestopshop.com/collecti...products/bl0cn
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