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Re: PI high pressure fuel line suggestions

To: lee.k.janssen@lmco.com
Subject: Re: PI high pressure fuel line suggestions
From: levilevi@home.com
Date: Thu, 04 May 2000 16:45:15 -0600
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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References: <98B98E951BA0D1119A590000F8045A47068BB55A@emss02m05.ems.lmco.com>
NAPA sells PI fuel line hose...for about $4/foot if I remember
correctly.

Bud

lee.k.janssen@lmco.com wrote:
> 
> Any recommendations on what type of fuel line to use to transport the high
> pressure fuel from the trunk to the fuel distributor for a PI system.
> I plan on installing a new line (known to be rust free and clean) and use
> the old line for the fuel return.
> - Jegs has 0.035 aluminum line available in 25 foot lengths anyone have
> experience with it for 100 psi fuel?
> - Another rather bullet proof option is to simply purchase some stainless
> tubing. The nice thing about stainless is that if you have a chaffing
> problem the frame will wear through before the fuel line.
> - A third option is plastic hydraulic tubing but I'm worried about its
> suitability for handling fuel. I've had problems in the past using plastic
> for the wrong application.
> Thanks in advance to everyone who provides input.
> Later
> Lee

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