Farmall A fuel line (Steel or copper?)

WildWill · Feb 5, 2009

I am restoring a 1939 Farmall A. It needs a new fuel line. Does anyone know if the orginal fuel lines were made from steel tubing or copper tubing? The one on my tractor had half of each with connector in the middle.

Janicholson · Feb 5, 2009

Steel. Copper can work harden, fatigue and crack. it requires better support, and was not used. Would I use it? no. JimN

the tractor vet · Feb 5, 2009

Like Jim said . Steel line only and brake line is what i use . You can get the correct ends for the carb and sediment bowl from Case I H done wright the first time and be done with it.

mattofvinings · Feb 5, 2009

McMaster Carr makes some very nice zinc dichromate-plated steel tubing that I have used for oil lines. It is seamless and doesn't split when you flare it like the cheap seamed steel tubing. Check page 131 of the online catalog for "corrosion resistant steel seamless tubing". I personally think it would work well in an "outdoor" application like a tractor.

The picture here is from a Clark forklift's engine oil lines.

Dave H (MI) · Feb 5, 2009

I used brake line in that application. Comes in a lot of lengths and bends easily to fit your needs.

charles todd · Feb 5, 2009

I agree with the masses, steel. I need to replace the power steering lines on my F504. Someone used two sections of copper and they have recently started weeping. I am surprised they have held up to 500 PSI. Bad idea for gasoline!

Charles

rustyfarmall · Feb 6, 2009

Brand new aftermarket steel fuel lines are readily available. YES, they do fit and look just like original.

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