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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Does anybody know where I can get some metel to nylon fuel line fittings?

I bought some 3/8" nylon fuel line and I need to connect it to my steel lines, the fuel pump, fuel filter, and the fuel rail... I tried google and ebay, but my search is comming up empty.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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What two parts are you trying to mate? Stock nylon fittings to a hard line fitting, like a flare? (brake line style)?
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What two parts are you trying to mate? Stock nylon fittings to a hard line fitting, like a flare? (brake line style)?
Im trying to mate some aftermarket nylon tube to the stock metal hard line. Most of the connecors are flared like a brake line.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Not sure what nylon fuel line is or what exactly you're looking for. What brand fuel line is it? Any links? I'm confused.

Something like this?
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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You're using push to connect Nylon fittings?

If so, you'll need a push to connect hydraulic flaring tool to reflare your steel lines if they are not setup for push to connect. I have one and it works really well, but probably not worth it unless you just really want push connect custom fuel lines.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Sorry guys, here is a link to the stuff I bought.

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...m=270080589873
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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fixed the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270080589873
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You should be able to use fittings like stealth71 posted. Or, you could use regular big truck airline fittings. They would be DOT approved fittings, which would have a little insert to keep the line straight, so it will seal better, and not try to compress crooked.

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I hope you realize that the nylon fuel line isn't going to be very safe with the underhood temps it will be seeing. It might stand a lot of pressure but it won't stand heat worth a ****. Carry a good fire extinguisher with you. You're probably going to need it.
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Stock Ford is nylon, and GM uses quite a bit of it, don't they?
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Stock Ford is nylon, and GM uses quite a bit of it, don't they?
I think almost every new GM vehicle uses nylon now.
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You guys have links to where you got those pics from?
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Mine is just from Summit Racing under the Plumbing section.

The ebay link says they also carry fittings for nylon to steel ect. I would call them and ask.

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http://www.ekeystone.com

That was my picture place, just from a google search. You can get those at any local big truck dealer, i.e Kenworth, Freightliner, International. Maybe even a hydraulic hose shop. I bet you could find some at an Ace Hardware too. They are just a compression fitting, like a copper tube as well.
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my local napa auto carries big truck supplies. try there also.
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