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Steve Toner · 12-13-05, 04:30 PM

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Steve,
Just my 2 cents worth, but aluminum tubing should not be used for fuel lines because it will work harden over time and rupture.

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[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] I've heard this about copper brake lines, but where does the work hardening come in in this application? It's not under any substantial pressure, and is rigidly attached. There's a braided flex hose for the last foot or so between the filter and the fuel pump.

It's used in planes, in race cars - I don't think there is a problem here.

12-13-05, 04:30 PM	#56 (permalink)
Steve Toner toner 8 Tenths Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sundance, UT GT40: ex-CAV owner (stolen) Posts: 895 Rep Power: 15	Re: Just bought an original MkII GT [ QUOTE ] Steve, Just my 2 cents worth, but aluminum tubing should not be used for fuel lines because it will work harden over time and rupture. [/ QUOTE ] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] I've heard this about copper brake lines, but where does the work hardening come in in this application? It's not under any substantial pressure, and is rigidly attached. There's a braided flex hose for the last foot or so between the filter and the fuel pump. It's used in planes, in race cars - I don't think there is a problem here.