Re: bending fuel lines

[Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>]

Wood, Jeff wrote:
> 
> > On Sat, 25 Oct 1997, Paul Burr wrote:
> >
> > > > > 2. Bend your own! The tools are readily available at any auto
> > parts

> 
> The problem I've had in the past is that the brake line is hard to
> collapse. What about heating the area to soften it, then make your
> flare?
> 
> > >
> >
Jeff; The trick is to make sure the tube is clamped good and tight.
Also, the manufacturer of my flaring set recommends only having a length
of tubing equal to the heiht of the die protruding above the bar. These
two factors seem to have the most influence on the quality of the flare.