I would use the copper kit. Rubber fuel lines are easy to damage, and
subject to softening, hardening, pinhole leaks and more. Moreover you've
got to fasten them every few inches if you're going to run them that
far.
Steinbeck Michael wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> I need to replace the fuel lines of my TR4. Non of the suppliers I asked
> has the metal fuel line from the gas tank to the engine bay anymore
> (Moss part # 208495 and 303754). I was told, that I can use flexible
> rubber fuel lines all the way from the gas tank to the carbs. I should
> note, that my TR4 has not the original, but an electric fuel pump.
>
> Is there any problem with that?
> Has the rubber fuel line enough stability against the vacuum of the
> electric fuel pump?
> Does anyone have experience with all rubber fuel lines?
> How about the copper fuel line kit that some suppliers carry (Moss part
> # HGF107)?
> Is it to prefer against the all rubber lines?
>
> Thank you for any comment.
>
> Michael
> 1962 TR4, CT 17613 LO
> michael.steinbeck@start.de
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'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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