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Shepherd Bill

10-30-2004 11:59:54




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is it a problem to use copper tubing for the fuel pipe on a '48 Farmall H? Mine has one that needs to be replaced.




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Shepherd Bill

10-30-2004 18:10:35




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Thanks everyone for your advice. This board and all of you are a great source. It has been a long time, like 50 years since I was around a H until I got this one. It's my dream tractor. Of course I'd like to have an A and a M as well. I'll probably be back as I contine to get it restored.



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gusc

10-30-2004 17:14:13




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Van is right, I have never had the copper fuel line crack on my '53 JD 60 and I've had it 23 years.

I also have a '31 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck with the original copper fuel lines still in use, never any cracks.

I have heard this copper cracking wive's tale all my life and have yet to see the first one.
I guess it would be possible if the nuts are tightened many, many times so that the tube becomes work hardened at the nut but that can easily be annealed to make it dead soft again.

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Van in AR

10-30-2004 15:25:55




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Have had soft copper tubing on my 300 since 1975. It hasn't cracked yet and has not been changed since then, works good for a gravity flow system. Cheap and easy to bend to shape.
Van



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El Toro

10-30-2004 14:43:40




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Hi, I agree with RustyFarmall to use flexible hose. Alemite, Aeroquip and Weatherhead make this and have the inverted tube fittings that just push on. We've used it for years.

If you use a brake line you will have to double flare the tubing if you need to cut it.
That's not a problem if you have access to a double flaring tool. Hal



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MagMan

10-30-2004 14:38:14




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
I sell a rubber aftermarket for around $8.00 that Hooks right up.Thats what I have on mine . I ordered it this spring put it on ebay and never received a bid so its now on my H and works just fine. JON



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rustyfarmall

10-30-2004 13:58:06




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
If you are more concerned with function than originality, a length of rubber fuel hose works very well. I wouldn't use copper, the vibration could cause it to crack.



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james williams

10-30-2004 12:24:11




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Purchase a peice of steel pipe,tape one end up and fill the pipe with fine sand,or table salt,this will allow you to bend the pipe with out crimping it.



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Wayne Swenson

10-30-2004 12:17:06




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 Re: fuel line on H in reply to Shepherd Bill, 10-30-2004 11:59:54  
Original lines were steel; buy a proper length & sized brake line at NAPA or auto parts supplier, then gently bend it to the correct shape.
I wrap the line around an approximate 2" diameter object to get the round shape needed up by the sediment bowl. Steel kinks easily so go slowly with the bending & hold the line against a rounded surface when shaping. Holding in your hand will easily kink the line. (Experience talking!!)
Copper will work; however,it does work harden & can break sooner than a steel line would.
Use tubing style wrenches to tighten so you save the hex shape on the tubing nuts.

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