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    Would anyone share their metal fuel line routing and tie down spots? I am ready to run them and I'm really trying not to do it more than once if you know what I mean. Thanks for any advice.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    I don't know if this is helpful Harlan, but this was taken pretty early in my build. I decided afterwards to increase the size of this 5/16" line to 3/8", but it's run & clamped in the same places. The 1/4" return line and check valve weren't installed yet when it was taken either.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    John, yes that's very helpful. I need to have you and Darrel over to lay my fuel lines. You both do great work.

    Question for you both, did you bend while in place or bend outside and install afterwards? I've never bent pipe so its all new to me. Thanks
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    Bend it outside using a proper tubing bender. Keep checking the routing and clearance by temporarily putting it in place. Once you are satisfied with it install and support it with adel clamps.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    Thanks Phil, I will give that a try.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    I found it far easier to use a wire as a template. I bought some heavy picture hanging wire at home depot. I cut off a segment and routed it through the space. I then removed it, laid it out on the garage floor and replicated that using the pipe bender.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    That makes sense, thanks Eddie.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

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    Make sure you have a way to bend the lines without kinking them. I used a tube bender.
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    Default Re: Fuel line routing ss7

    Nice job John, I like your tie downs.
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