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j strickland 09-23-2012 17:21:50 24.177.235.248 Report to Moderator	Will simple copper line with compression fittings do for a fuel line on a 41 Farmall A? James [Reply]   [No Email]
Mark Peters 09-24-2012 17:12:41 66.222.7.148 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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. [Reply]  [No Email]
Harold H 09-24-2012 16:03:24 12.23.230.67 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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 [Reply]  [No Email]
MisterT 09-24-2012 15:02:41 67.55.162.174 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to Haas, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   $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. [Reply]  [No Email]
j strickland 09-24-2012 11:13:42 74.254.113.126 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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 [Reply]  [No Email]
sflem849 09-24-2012 19:35:17 69.197.84.39 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-24-2012 11:13:42   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Do what you want. It sounds like that is your plan anyhow. [Reply]  [No Email]
Lmack 09-24-2012 08:37:38 24.131.58.167 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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! [Reply]  [No Email]
F-Dean 09-24-2012 07:02:58 70.194.65.38 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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. [Reply]  [No Email]
GordoSD 09-23-2012 18:04:06 64.33.250.162 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   No. Use steel with a 360 degree loop somewhere. [Reply]  [No Email]
Lucid 09-23-2012 18:11:08 75.192.51.12 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to GordoSD, 09-23-2012 18:04:06   What is the loop for, to collect any sediment (rust)? [Reply]  [No Email]
Janicholson 09-23-2012 21:18:02 96.24.99.126 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to Lucid, 09-23-2012 18:11:08   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 [Reply]  [No Email]
sflem849 09-23-2012 18:14:02 69.197.84.39 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to Lucid, 09-23-2012 18:11:08   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see 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. [Reply]  [No Email]
old 09-23-2012 17:46:26 209.86.226.34 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   Copper does not seem to handle the vibration that it gets and cracks. I use brake line and that worked well [Reply]  [No Email]
sflem849 09-23-2012 17:33:17 69.197.84.39 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   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. [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 09-23-2012 17:32:02 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to j strickland, 09-23-2012 17:21:50   cant see why not. [Reply]  [No Email]
504 09-23-2012 20:39:08 64.111.61.44 Report to Moderator	Re: fuel line in reply to JRSutton, 09-23-2012 17:32:02   Steel brake line. [Reply]  [No Email]