fuel line

J Strickland · Sep 23, 2012

Will simple copper line with compression fittings do for a fuel line on a 41 Farmall A?

James

JRSutton · Sep 23, 2012

cant see why not.

sflem849 · Sep 23, 2012

No, copper fails shortly after installation from the vibration of the tractor. It also didn't seal that well for me. I didn't know any better and used it once.

old · Sep 23, 2012

Copper does not seem to handle the vibration that it gets and cracks. I use brake line and that worked well

GordoSD · Sep 23, 2012

No. Use steel with a 360 degree loop somewhere.

Lucid · Sep 23, 2012

What is the loop for, to collect any sediment (rust)?

sflem849 · Sep 23, 2012

(quoted from post at 18:11:08 09/23/12) What is the loop for, to collect any sediment (rust)?

I assume it helps with vibration.

BTW, I buy mine prebent from OEM bc I think they look prettier. They are plenty more money that way, but they are perfectly made.

504 · Sep 23, 2012

Steel brake line.

Janicholson · Sep 23, 2012

The loop does wo things it dampens a little vibration, but most important, it provides the ability to stretch a little when things warm ul and cool down. A stiff line would be stressed with no loop, and difficult to remove and replace. Copper work hardens (as old indicates) and cracks putting fuel on the starter. Not good. Jim

F-Dean · Sep 24, 2012

I have not had any trouble using copper that is designated "Fuel Line" on any of my F-Series tractors.

I always put a 360 degree loop to help absorb any vibration.

LMack · Sep 24, 2012

As 504 says use steel break line. You will not be able to tell the difference between original stock and the new line. FYI do not put a loop in the line. It could cause problems since these systems are gravity systems and the loop can cause an air block. No loop was used in the original design. Keep it sloping down all the way from the sediment bowl to the carburetor. DO NOT INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER!

J Strickland · Sep 24, 2012

Ok, Confussion here however it seems to up to me whether to use copper or steel brake line with or without a 360 degree loop. Maybe this question will have the same answers across the board. What size tubing do you use?

Thanks,
James

MisterT · Sep 24, 2012

$21 will buy a brand new, original style all steel fuel line, or $17 will get you a flexible rubber fuel line with the correct fittings.

Harold H · Sep 24, 2012

Do not use copper line. Use a steel brake line and make a loop in it for vibration protection. it swill last forever.

Harold H

Mark Peters · Sep 24, 2012

I agree with LMack on this. I`ve made a few out of 5/16"OD steel brake line patterned after the original on my Dads Super C. Not sure why you guys are saying to put a loop in, though. The small letter series Farmalls didn`t come from the factory that way and I see no advantage to having a loop. The way the sediment bowl outlet is situated, there is a 90 degree bend in the line as it turns to go back to the carburetor. That gives some cushioning effect and the fuel line is not at all difficult to put on.

sflem849 · Sep 24, 2012

(quoted from post at 11:13:42 09/24/12) Ok, Confussion here however it seems to up to me whether to use copper or steel brake line with or without a 360 degree loop. Maybe this question will have the same answers across the board. What size tubing do you use?

Thanks,
James

Do what you want. It sounds like that is your plan anyhow.

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