IT doesn't make much sense to have varying thicknesses in the fuel line,
because the least sized section determines the MOST amount of fuel flow.
But, thanks for the info. Do you have the metal line measurements in
fractions?
Eddie
Gary and Cindy Ault wrote:
> Eddie,
>
> The fuel line (metal line from the tank) in my '66 measures 0.265
> inches OD; the brake lines measure 0.195 inches OD. All lines are
> original.
>
> The rubber fuel line from the filter to the pump is 5/16-inch ID, and
> the rubber line from the pump to the carbs is 1/4-inch ID. Why the
> difference, I have no clue.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddie" <eddietude@socal.rr.com>
> To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:23 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Fuel Line size
>
>
>> I'm about to put the fuel system together, and I noticed the fuel
>> lines in my car are the same diameter as the brake lines. This seems
>> awful small to me.
>> Are all cars this way, and is this correct, or did some bonehead put
>> small fuel lines in my vehicle?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Eddie
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