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Tom's36coupe · 06-01-2012, 09:27 AM

I want to use the clear red fuel lines again for my twin carb setup, just wondering if they are as safe and durable as the tradition black rubber type. I got it from the old Hot Rod and Custom supply years ago when they were around and it faded really fast so I stopped using it. Who sells it now?

Comet · 06-01-2012, 10:02 AM

I don't think safety is a concern, but durability certainly is. Unless getting stuck in the backwoods with a clogged carb is a safety concern. Just buy lots of extra and change it at the first sign of deterioration.

ken ct · 06-01-2012, 10:16 AM

Its still cheap garbage,just like it usta be.OMO ken ct/

toddle321 · 06-01-2012, 11:17 AM

I had bad luck with the clear stuff (discoloration, becomes weak), but mooneyes sells red fuel line that I've had much better luck with, on my third year and it looks/feels the same). I keep a close eye on it, definitely don't trust it as much as the black rubber stuff.

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1602

19Fordy · 06-01-2012, 01:13 PM

Tom, it looks pretty, BUT it's bad news, just like it was back in the 60's. A search supports this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...+red+fuel+line

uncle max · 06-01-2012, 01:15 PM

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hardtimes · 06-01-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom's36coupe

I want to use the clear red fuel lines again for my twin carb setup, just wondering if they are as safe and durable as the tradition black rubber type. I got it from the old Hot Rod and Custom supply years ago when they were around and it faded really fast so I stopped using it. Who sells it now?

Hey Tom,
Well, depends on how much value you place on your car (read: insurance

), AND on your own safety.
Read the thread toddle shows below....then do as you please,eh

Tom's36coupe · 06-01-2012, 01:43 PM

Thanks to all for the input, last thing I want is to see my car go up in flames just because some detail looked cool!

gmc1941 · 06-02-2012, 11:10 AM

The color red looks nice, but after they dry up, crack, you'll see the red again but it'll be with the end of fire extinguisher. BAD THOUGHT!

34pickup · 06-02-2012, 01:09 PM

Speedway still sells it. I thought about it too but I remember it turning really hard, turning pink and sometimes cracking.

BILLF/TRF · 06-03-2012, 08:16 AM

I put the red fuel line over a metal fuel line. It works! Gives the look and the safety.

Tom's36coupe · 06-03-2012, 01:10 PM

Now that's how you do it, cool idea!

06-01-2012, 09:27 AM	#1
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	clear red fuel lines, safe? I want to use the clear red fuel lines again for my twin carb setup, just wondering if they are as safe and durable as the tradition black rubber type. I got it from the old Hot Rod and Custom supply years ago when they were around and it faded really fast so I stopped using it. Who sells it now?

06-01-2012, 10:02 AM	#2
Comet Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 59	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? I don't think safety is a concern, but durability certainly is. Unless getting stuck in the backwoods with a clogged carb is a safety concern. Just buy lots of extra and change it at the first sign of deterioration.

06-01-2012, 10:16 AM	#3
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Its still cheap garbage,just like it usta be.OMO ken ct/

06-01-2012, 11:17 AM	#4
toddle321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 152	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? I had bad luck with the clear stuff (discoloration, becomes weak), but mooneyes sells red fuel line that I've had much better luck with, on my third year and it looks/feels the same). I keep a close eye on it, definitely don't trust it as much as the black rubber stuff. http://www.mooneyesusa.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1602

06-01-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Tom, it looks pretty, BUT it's bad news, just like it was back in the 60's. A search supports this: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...+red+fuel+line

06-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#6
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 798	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Be sure to buy a good fire extinguisher while you're at it. __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

06-01-2012, 01:43 PM	#8
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Thanks to all for the input, last thing I want is to see my car go up in flames just because some detail looked cool!

06-02-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? The color red looks nice, but after they dry up, crack, you'll see the red again but it'll be with the end of fire extinguisher. BAD THOUGHT! __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

06-02-2012, 01:09 PM	#10
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Speedway still sells it. I thought about it too but I remember it turning really hard, turning pink and sometimes cracking. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

06-03-2012, 08:16 AM	#11
BILLF/TRF Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thief River Falls, MN Posts: 155	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? I put the red fuel line over a metal fuel line. It works! Gives the look and the safety.

06-03-2012, 01:10 PM	#12
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: clear red fuel lines, safe? Now that's how you do it, cool idea!

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