Can you use steel fuel line?
Steel hardline is one of the most common types of tubing, it’s used in most every system found in the automotive world, and for a good reason. To start off, it’s typically the least expensive to purchase and is fairly easy to bend, cut, and flare with common hand tools.
Is stainless steel good for fuel line?
When you need abrasion resistance, go with PTFE hose. The inner liner is PTFE while the stainless steel outer (if you choose that) is 308 stainless steel braid. This hose is good for fuel systems including nitromethane and alcohol.
What size is metal fuel line?
Recommended Size, Based on Horsepower
| Recommended Fuel Line Size (from the tank to the pump) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Output | Size (inches) | Size (AN) |
| 350 hp or less | 5/16 in. | -5 |
| 350-450 hp | 3/8 in. | -6 |
| 450-650 hp | 1/2 in. | -8 |
Can you use brake line gas line?
Use it steel, 3/8 line is 3/8 line, brake line is probably just higher quality (cost you more) because it has to take MUCH higher pressure, but it will work fine for gas line, make sure as others said that the rubber hose you use IS GAS hose.
Can fuel line be used as vacuum line?
It will work fine, just make sure it’s braided hose. Typical Gates fuel line is designed to operate under vacuum and pressure. Larger vacuum hoses – like the power brake hose or the PCV valve hose are REQUIRED to use braided reinforced hose to keep from collapsing.
Can you replace metal fuel line with rubber?
Yes, you can do that. All you need is some regular hose, because 85 was either CFI which used very low pressure (13-15 psi if I remember correctly) or carbed, is like 4 psi, but no pressure before the pump… Just get flare tool kit. Flair the ends and use hose clamps.
What material is used for fuel lines?
More modern vehicles may be fitted with fuel lines made of plastic, typically nylon. Plastic fuel lines do not perish and are lighter than metal tubing, but they melt at lower temperatures and cannot be repaired as easily.
How are metal fuel lines measured?
Place the top of a 1/4-inch wrench with an open end over the fuel line. Slide it carefully over the line so that it fits snugly against the tubing. Read the wrench’s measurements to determine the diameter of the fuel line. Place a caliper over the fuel line if the wrench did not give an accurate reading.
