On Fri, 17 Nov 1995, Jacob Shaun Dustin wrote: > I've run into a bunch of copper tubing, and i'm thinking about > replacing most of the fuel hose on the '71 with it. Any reason why I > shouldn't? Jack wrote: I'd stay away from the copper lines due to the softness of the material. See if you can trade it for some stainless steel, it stands up better to rocks thrown up from the roadway.
The only problem ive seen with the metal brake lines is junk being stuck in them, especially if the bus sat for ages. Well, they've been twisted when someone carelessly took off the rubber line.. The bus came with copper tubing, it works fine.. Steel would be harder to shape into the appropriate curve. I have a source for OEM metal (yes, copper) lines for about $5 each. my two cents Clara
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