RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber
158 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Can you use copper pipe in a fuel system or are there strength/corrosion issues? I only ever read of people using aluminium, SS or mild steel.
Copper in fuel system
kombikim disfunctionally capable
1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
I have had copper fuel lines in my Humber for at least 6 years no probs, it was normal up until at least the late '50's
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blutopless2 DAMSLO
2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
copper was used as fuel lines for alot of cars. it gives relative strength and yet can handle small amounts of flexing. if you want something with more strength go steel or SS. Am going to replace the fuel line from the tank to the engine bay in my 65 beetle. I will be using SS tubing and for the flexible line to the tank i will use SS braided hose etc.
see.... air and water do mix 😉
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Adam_C Custom Title Time!
1,180 posts · joined May 2003 ·
copper tends not to be used as it work hardens, ....... just becareful when bending and constant checks and youll be fine,
type_one Custom Title Time!
1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Check the use of copper with the RTA. I seem to remember it being illegal as copper has a tendency to crack if too much pressure is applied i.e. when you jump hard on your brakes. Thats what i was told years ago anyway.
Adam_C Custom Title Time!
1,180 posts · joined May 2003 ·
yeh, it becomes brittle from the work hardening and so after a few years maybe you get hard on the anchors and she explodes 😉
kombikim disfunctionally capable
1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
yes , it used to be commonly used in brake systems because of ease of shaping & corrosion resistance - but is now illegal in this application, & rightly so, not only was there a danger of cracking, it was easly accidently crushed to almost zero I.D. by accidental impact from a tool or stone or wombat etc
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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
I put new fuel lines through my buggy to cope with the change to a Subaru EFI motor. The Rego engineer I have said a big no to copper. I will work harden and crack, especially in hiph pressure use.
Go to pirtek and ask about High pressure, cold-drawn, Mild Steel tube. It comes in different sizes and is cad plated. It costs a bit, but how much are the lives of ya family and friends worth?
P.s the RTA don't like it either.
Go to pirtek and ask about High pressure, cold-drawn, Mild Steel tube. It comes in different sizes and is cad plated. It costs a bit, but how much are the lives of ya family and friends worth?
P.s the RTA don't like it either.
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