Fuel line question

[CSArno]

Getting ready install the fuel tank and line in the '35 pickup. Picked up 5/16 copper nickel tubing to do the job and got to wondering if I should run it right to the fuel pump or install a piece of rubber hose between the fuel pump and the metal line so the metal line doesn't vibrate and break?
Was the metal line originally hooked to the firewall with a rubber hose to the fuel pump?

Thanks,
Chris

[flathead48]

I believe so otherwise the engine rock will damage the metal line.

[ford38v8]

Yes, you've got thew right idea, but be sure the "rubber" hose you use is alcohol resistant.

[39topless]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Yes, you've got thew right idea, but be sure the "rubber" hose you use is alcohol resistant.

I wish I was.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by CSArno

Getting ready install the fuel tank and line in the '35 pickup. Picked up 5/16 copper nickel tubing to do the job and got to wondering if I should run it right to the fuel pump or install a piece of rubber hose between the fuel pump and the metal line so the metal line doesn't vibrate and break?
Was the metal line originally hooked to the firewall with a rubber hose to the fuel pump?

Thanks,
Chris

The pic below depicts a typical flex line on a '39 Std. DD

[CSArno]

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Thanks V8, I was looking around for a pic

[JM 35 Sedan]

You might want to consider buying one of Robert Shewman's flexible fuel hoses. They are very well made and guaranteed for 5 years. Email: [email protected]

[WestCoast]

there is not a new car maker that uses copper for gas lines, copper coated steel

[CSArno]

After studying the pic, it looks as though the copper supply line is 1/4 inch?

[CSArno]

Thanks for the info John.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by CSArno

After studying the pic, it looks as though the copper supply line is 1/4 inch?

You had already stated that you bought 5/16" copper/nickle, so knowing you spent a bundle on that, nobody offered other suggestions to you.

The original equipment fuel line was copper/steel rolled/welded 1/4" tubing, a patented process by the name of Bundyweld. Bundyweld tubing is still manufactured today by the new owners of the Bundy Corporation in Michigan. Get it from a number of early Ford suppliers, I like to deal with Roy Nacewicz for many other Concourse correct parts:

Roy Nacewicz Enterprises www.fordbolts.com
Concourse correct fasteners