Fuel Line Plumbing Question(s): Fittings form 3/8" hardline to 3/8" hose

[watermelon]

Fuel Line Plumbing Question(s): Fittings from 3/8" hardline to 3/8" hose

Hi All,

Background:

I thought messing with my fuel system (tank, lines, etc.) were done for a while. Guess not.

I will be upgrading the hard fuel line from 5/16" fuel line from the tank to the pump to a 3/8" steel line.


Question:

I want to either roll a bead on the end of the line in order to attach some rubber 3/8" hose or use some fittings to attach a barbed-end fitting to attache 3/8" rubber hose.


What kind of tool is used to roll a bead on the end of a steel fuel line?

What kind of fittings would I need in order to attach a barbed-end style fitting (NPT or AN or mix both)?


Let me know if more info is needed.


Thanks,

Watermelon

 

[Meep-Meep]

To directly answer your question, I use a double flaring tool to put a bead on my steel line. I set the tube up in the fixture but only do the first step of the flare. You don't need to crush it all the way down so watch the tube as you tighten the screw.

Now I will comment that if you are going to a 3/8" line because you think you need the extra fuel for a mild street motor then you might save yourself some extra work. A 5/16" line will flow enough fuel for most performance applications. I'm running 109 MPH in the quarter with a 5/16" line. Now, if you are building a 1000 HP monster then you will need the Alaskan Pipeline :toothy10:

 

[watermelon]

Thanks for the reply.

I should have picked up a flaring tool by now anyhow.


Watermelon

 

[Revhendo]

You are moving up to a larger sending unit also, right?
If you are going in the stock location, why not just pick up a prebent one, they really aren't that expensive. Plus you can get the proper sized clips to hold the line in place.

 

[godfatherofchry]

. Now, if you are building a 1000 HP monster then you will need the Alaskan Pipeline :toothy10:

aaaahhhhhhhh Damit I can't Quit laughing at this one...:tearyeyed::laughing6: