One of my copper fuel line recently cracked where someone had put a bad bend inside a sweeping 90. It's a short piece between a fuel shutoff and the fuel filter about 25". Question is, where does one find 5/8" od soft copper line?
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02-20-2024 12:01 PM #1Senior Member
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02-20-2024 12:56 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Copper Fuel Line
I think I have a coil. I'll check when I get home in a few hours. If I do, I'll cut you a piece. Where are you located?
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Re: Copper Fuel Line
McMaster-Carr might have it.
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02-20-2024 05:55 PM #5Senior Member
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Bob, Tennessee.
Is the factory fuel line the same as soft copper type L they sell in coils at the Depot?
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02-20-2024 09:15 PM #6
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Re: Copper Fuel Line
Hatteras used refrigeration copper, heavy wall. Try a HVAC shop.
Walt Hoover
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02-21-2024 10:13 AM #8Senior Member
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I checked my garage, and I only have 1/2" od, not 5/8. If that would work for you I'll be happy to cut you a couple of pieces.
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02-21-2024 10:15 AM #9Senior Member
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Personally, I think I'd just find someone to make up a piece of flexible fuel line with proper fittings to replace the section.
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02-22-2024 07:56 AM #10Senior Member
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Bob, thanks for the offer but I believe it would be difficult to transition to 1/2" where it's at.
I thought about having a soft line made up but I like having all hard lines in the ER. If you have an ER fore and you get it knocked down you have a better chance of it not coming back if all of your fuel lines are in tact.