<VV> Double Flair Fuel Lines

[Adam Parker]

Eric,
The leaks are coming from the double flair connection at the carbs.  The
compression fittings don't seem to be leaking.

Sincerely,
Adam Parker
1965 Corsa 140 Convertable


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Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 3:38 PM
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Subject: Re: <VV> Double Flair Fule Lines

Hi Adam,
 
Where are the leaks? Are they at the carbs? Swagelok stainless fittings are
not flared. They use ferrules and compress (or swage) them on the tubing to
get the seal. I was thinking of running stainless steel fuel lines.
Connecting to the carbs was the issue. I douldn't find a Swagelok fitting
that worked.

Happy Holidays,
Eric
 
Dec 22, 2010 12:17:52 PM, parkman76 at verizon.net wrote:

My 1965 Corsa 140 Convertible has been out of commission for the past 9
months or so. It seems I had a small fuel leak in the engine bay. So I
decided to tear out all the fuel lines and start over. I had a friend who
took Stainless Steel lines and Swagelok connections and bend all the piping
into place. It looks pretty good but the flares are not holding up, they
still leak.

1. Does anyone know what tools are best for thick walled Stainless
Steel? I have been trying myself only I can't seem to get it right.
2. Does anyone ins the San Jose, Ca area know anyone who could make the
double flare connections?



Sincerely,

Adam Parker

1965 Corsa 140 Convertable



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