120 Fuel Line

Brian · Jan 5th, 2006, 16:11

Hi all,

Anybody know a good source for the replacement of the steel fuel line (from tank to pump) on an Amazon? Would mild steel be the only option or is it possible to use Stainless Steel?

Thanks
Brian

222s · Jan 5th, 2006, 17:13

If it's the specific Volvo part that you want, then Brookhouse Volvo Parts should be able to help:

http://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk

Otherwise, try a decent (i.e. independant!!) motorfactors

classicswede · Jan 6th, 2006, 23:03

Copper is not the best material but I have used it with no problems. 8mm copper pipe will do the job.
I always have it on the shelf as it is used for plg conversions.

Andrew (UK) · Jan 16th, 2006, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Hi all,
Anybody know a good source for the replacement of the steel fuel line (from tank to pump) on an Amazon? Would mild steel be the only option or is it possible to use Stainless Steel?
Thanks
Brian

The steel fuel pipe is also known as bundy pipe and you should be able to get it at any auto-factor. I have not heard of stainless pipe being available and I would be concerned about it being brittle anyway. I doubt you will be able to buy a pre-formed pipe. I recently did the one on my 67 1800s using kunifer which is a copper nickel alloy. Kunifer is supposed to have better corrosion and vibration resistance than either pure copper or steel. You can buy it and any fittings you need here
http://www.automec.co.uk/frame_set.html

Brian · Jan 17th, 2006, 14:10

Thanks all

Andrew I have gone down the copper/nickel road also, seems like much less hassle.

Regards
Brian

moggieman · Oct 17th, 2010, 17:36

My fuel line is fractured near the tank. Any reason why I shouldn't replace the whole length from tank to pump with a rubber type flexible line?

Derek UK · Oct 17th, 2010, 19:29

Because it's often difficult to undo the fitting between the tank and the pipe it often gets cut a few inches from the tank. If you then take out 2-3" of pipe you can replace it with a short length of proper rubber fuel pipe. This makes it easy to take the tank out and puts a shock absorber in the line to keep your fracture, if it was that, away. The front to rear pipe is pretty hardy and is often undersealed over but as said, a length of bundy/kunifer pipe will replace it easily enough. Rubber or plastic pipes will be always be more vulnerable than a metal one properly mounted.

moggieman · Oct 17th, 2010, 19:44

It's fractured where the pipe bends upwards into the area above the axle, so yes, I'll cut out that section and replace it with proper rubber fuel line and leave the rest metal. Thanks.

b20e · Oct 17th, 2010, 19:45

I have used CUPRO NICKEL (KUNIFER) pipe on my p1800es. Easy to work with suitable for automotive as it does not work harden like copper and will outlast you and the car in terms of corrosion resistance.
Hope this helps.

Jan 5th, 2006, 16:11	#1
Brian Often Confused Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Danelaw View Photos By: Brian	120 Fuel Line Hi all, Anybody know a good source for the replacement of the steel fuel line (from tank to pump) on an Amazon? Would mild steel be the only option or is it possible to use Stainless Steel? Thanks Brian

Jan 5th, 2006, 17:13	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	If it's the specific Volvo part that you want, then Brookhouse Volvo Parts should be able to help: http://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk Otherwise, try a decent (i.e. independant!!) motorfactors __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jan 6th, 2006, 23:03	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Copper is not the best material but I have used it with no problems. 8mm copper pipe will do the job. I always have it on the shelf as it is used for plg conversions. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 17th, 2006, 14:10	#5
Brian Often Confused Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Danelaw View Photos By: Brian	Fuel Line Thanks all Andrew I have gone down the copper/nickel road also, seems like much less hassle. Regards Brian

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moggieman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southport	My fuel line is fractured near the tank. Any reason why I shouldn't replace the whole length from tank to pump with a rubber type flexible line?

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Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:30 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Because it's often difficult to undo the fitting between the tank and the pipe it often gets cut a few inches from the tank. If you then take out 2-3" of pipe you can replace it with a short length of proper rubber fuel pipe. This makes it easy to take the tank out and puts a shock absorber in the line to keep your fracture, if it was that, away. The front to rear pipe is pretty hardy and is often undersealed over but as said, a length of bundy/kunifer pipe will replace it easily enough. Rubber or plastic pipes will be always be more vulnerable than a metal one properly mounted.

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moggieman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southport	It's fractured where the pipe bends upwards into the area above the axle, so yes, I'll cut out that section and replace it with proper rubber fuel line and leave the rest metal. Thanks.

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b20e Simon Good Last Online: Aug 21st, 2019 07:05 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reading View Photos By: b20e	I have used CUPRO NICKEL (KUNIFER) pipe on my p1800es. Easy to work with suitable for automotive as it does not work harden like copper and will outlast you and the car in terms of corrosion resistance. Hope this helps.

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