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05-21-2011, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Braided Stainless Fuel Line Problems
Has anyone encountered problems with stainless braided fuel lines? I seem to be constantly changing sections due to leaks, then have to go through the whole XRP or Russel fitting issue, which is not easy. I have been told that they are great for hyd fluids and oils, but fuel deteriorates them over time. I have them running from the filters under the footbox area and all around the engine bay. While they look nice, I'm getting pretty tired of this, let alone my adversion to fires! 
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05-21-2011, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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No problems with mine.
Make sure that what you buy is compatable with the fuel they have now days.
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05-21-2011, 03:20 PM
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Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote
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U'v been using a combination of Russell and Sumit lines and fittings. So far, not much trouble. I had one short section spring a leak earlier this year. Otherwise, no problems.
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05-21-2011, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fontana,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar LS427, 408w, 48IDA Webers, TKO 600, 9" Currie 4-link 4.11 rear
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I have not had any issues either, I get all of my braided lines and fittings from these guys, you should try them they have everything you need and are not far from you very knowledgeable - custom brake line assemblies made on-site.
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05-21-2011, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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Changed all my fuel lines to Earl's braided teflon hose and fittings. Not cheap, but with the ethanol issue I wanted piece of mind.
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05-22-2011, 03:45 AM
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With only 10% alcohol have had to replace fuel lines on motorcycles so far.Now have to inspect Cobra with all it's stainless braided Fuel lines.Wow! price we all pay for green.
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05-22-2011, 06:34 AM
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Location: Chester Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA #690, FRPP 427 Boss engine
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I was just about to post that I never had a problem, which is true in probably 12 cars over the years. However, I'm not sure my experience included fuels containing alcohol. Is this really that much more corrosive?
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05-22-2011, 08:43 AM
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I should have noted that my fuel lines are the teflon type, not rubber inner hose.....
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05-22-2011, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mreid
I was just about to post that I never had a problem, which is true in probably 12 cars over the years. However, I'm not sure my experience included fuels containing alcohol. Is this really that much more corrosive?
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No, it isn't. We've been stuck with gasahol for many years, and there's no problem with it.
It's going to get worse, too. The special interests now want to increase it to 15%. Which will decrease power and mileage, increase cost, and not improve air quality one bit. But a few people are going to get richer off it, so expect it to happen soon.
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05-23-2011, 06:48 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 427W
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Teflon here no issues.
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05-23-2011, 05:33 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Fords
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdross1
With only 10% alcohol have had to replace fuel lines on motorcycles so far.Now have to inspect Cobra with all it's stainless braided Fuel lines.Wow! price we all pay for green.
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has nothing to do with being green or not. The entire ethanol industry is a result of a corn producers lobby that owns much of Congress.
I'm seeing a lot of damage from ethanol in very old motorcycles fuel lines and carbs. But, truthfully these machines have needed to have these parts replaced for a very long time. The alcohol just gave a little push over the edge.
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