Fuel line

[azygoustoyou]

I was wondering where I should get 8mm fuel line? I need enough to go from the fuel tank to the carb. (1800 eng)
Twice. Also what would be the best stuff to get. Stainless? It will be running through the cabin. Should there be hard line there? I did some research and found that some fuel lines aren't good for todays fuel. I don't know. I only want to buy this stuff once.
Thanks for your help.

[lanciahf]

Brady,

For the 78 model year there are two hard lines in the cabin, 5/16 and 1/4 for the carb cars. The lines run along the drivers seat. 5/16 line is for the feed and 1/4 lines is for the return.

You can use brake line sold at the local auto parts store or I have some extra lines here. If you buy the brake line hose you will need to put a bubble flare on each end.

[vandor]

For the rubber fuel hose be sure to get one rated for fuel injection. This one will resist the ethanol that is added to the gasoline nowadays. The cheap hose for low pressure carbureted application will break down over time.

[bulldog4444]

+1 on the fuel injection hose. Change out all your regular old style low pressure hoses with fuel injection hose throughout your car. My $.02 worth.

[baltobernie]

I'd recommend hard lines as far as possible, using ethanol-rated "rubber" as little as you can. I had good luck with Cunifer copper-nickel line, but your local auto parts store probably carries a less-expensive corrosion-resistant equivalent. The trick is finding a material that is pliable enough to be bent by hand, but stiff enough not to kink. You might also consider relocating fuel lines outside the cabin, as in early cars.

[124JOE]

yes go ahead with the brakeline
if you use stainless #1it will be pricey #2it hard to make the flair#3 its hard to bend.
but you can still use it if youd like.


i would paint the lines before installing and touch up after.

.joe

[Fiat88]

Will be doing the same for my winter project. Brady let me know how it goes.