CaliWagon83 finally getting his hands dirty!

[TURNA]

You just need a bender the fuel lines the chain auto part stores have fittings on both ends.

Just buy a length closest to yours. Bring the carb inlet so you get the correct threads/size

 

[CaliWagon83]

My guesstimate on linear length is about 3 feet, maybe 4. That sound about right? When I followed the tubing down, it seemed like the fuel pump was at the left front (facing forward) of the engine.

 

[Longroof79]

I've used that same tubing bender before. It works fairly well on certain bends, but depending on how much of a tight curve there is, it doesn't always do the trick.
I actually tried bending one up for my Q-jet carb, but just couldn't achieve the proper bends.
I agree with Mr. Turna. Buy the length of tubing that's already flared and has the fittings at both ends.
I believe you can purchase the tubing that's a little softer and does not corrode like your common steel lines. What's nice is that you can purchase them in a variety of lengths.

I have heard about a trick to help bend steel line by packing sand in the tubing. It allegedly helps prevent it from kinking when you're bending the line.
Has anyone heard of this method before?

You have nothing to lose at this time by attempting to bend up your own fuel line. Just use your old line as a guide and go for it.

 

[fleming442]

I have heard about a trick to help bend steel line by packing sand in the tubing. It allegedly helps prevent it from kinking when you're bending the line.
Has anyone heard of this method before?

Heard of it, yes, but never tried it.
Cali, don't you really just need to replace the tube nut? Cut it, pull the old, install the new, reflare= done.

 

[motorheadmike]

I've used that same tubing bender before. It works fairly well on certain bends, but depending on how much of a tight curve there is, it doesn't always do the trick.
I actually tried bending one up for my Q-jet carb, but just couldn't achieve the proper bends.

**cough**Nicopp**cough**

 

[Longroof79]

Heard of it, yes, but never tried it.
Cali, don't you really just need to replace the tube nut? Cut it, pull the old, install the new, reflare= done.

Cutting and re-flaring the line would be the easiest solution, providing there's enough tubing to play with after making the cut...which leads me to another recommendation. If you do decide to buy a bender and flaring tool, pickup a pipe cutter while you're at it.
I also find that most over the counter flaring tools suck. A good quality flaring tool is not cheap from what I've seen.

 

[Longroof79]

**cough**Nicopp**cough**

You're right, Mike.
Doesn't it also go by different brand names? I forget the other brands off hand. They're made of copper/ nickel.

The aluminum line that comes in a coil is really easy to bend, but not really recommended for street use.

 

[fleming442]

Cunifer

 

[motorheadmike]

Cunifer

You are a Cunifer!

For the less than 10psi this thing needs you could make it out of straight copper tubing. Steampunk style.

 

[fleming442]

You are a Cunifer!

Watch your mouth!