Fram warning

[jwd]

Get rid of that copper line. There's a reason why it isn't approved for fuel line use and has NEVER been approved for use with any manufacturer. It will crack with any vibration. Hope you have good insurance, if they cover you for such a blatant error (some don't). Do it right or don't do it.

[Gatorac]

I've seen a car on fire from using copper.

[Silverback51]

It is pliable, but it will fatigue and then crack.

[patrickt]

If copper cracking from vibration is the issue, why is a copper line suitable for the pressure line for the oil pressure gauge?

[jwd]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If copper cracking from vibration is the issue, why is a copper line suitable for the pressure line for the oil pressure gauge?

Don't know what to tell you. The original oil pressure lines on Corvettes are NOT copper. They are steel. Maybe Ford had another of one those "great ideas" Honestly, never seen any ORIGINAL lines made of copper anywhere in the auto industry, but I've only been restoring cars for 40 years (Fords included).

Jim

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jwd

Don't know what to tell you. The original oil pressure lines on Corvettes are NOT copper. They are steel. Maybe Ford had another of one those "great ideas" Honestly, never seen any ORIGINAL lines made of copper anywhere in the auto industry, but I've only been restoring cars for 40 years (Fords included).

I thought Corvettes had oil pressure lines that were OEM copper plated steel. Anyway, any truth to this post on vetteweb?
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09.../photo_13.html

[jwd]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I thought Corvettes had oil pressure lines that were OEM copper plated steel. Anyway, any truth to this post on vetteweb?
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09.../photo_13.html

Some were copper plated steel, some were galvanized plated steel, but none were pure copper because of the problems associated with it.

Only a fool would use one for a fuel line.

[patrickt]

In that post on the VetteWeb the tech quote was: "Luckily, copper oil-pressure-line kits are available from most auto-parts stores. The copper line will be less likely to leak, and if pinched will seal itself rather than spewing hot oil onto the driver and passenger." Any truth to that?

[cdnus]

Originally Posted by jwd

some were copper plated steel, some were galvanized plated steel, but none were pure copper because of the problems associated with it.

Only a fool would use one for a fuel line.

ouch!!!!!