Originally Posted by neuropel
Has anyone used the Aeroquip socketless hose for fuel line in their Opel? It seems like it would be a good lower-cost alternative to braided stainless (the plumbing connectors are reasonably priced), and it would probably be far easier to install than trying to bend up stainless tubing (I don't want to use aluminum or steel). I'd like to run the socketless hose from the fuel tank all the way to the engine. Initial application will be for a carb, but I want to eventually switch over to EFI (already have the fuel tank converted for EFI plumbing). Any suggestions or recommendations? I have everything under the car removed and will be coating with POR-15, so now is the time.
Thanks,
Todd
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I've plumbed a few cars with the Aeroquip socketless. Certainly cheaper and easier to assemble than stainless braided. As an added plus it doesn't file away at components and paint on your car like steel braided hose does, however it needs to be plumbed in such a way as to avoid abrading the hose itself. Get some
stainless steel Adel clamps and use stainless steel 3/16" rivets and you're good to go!
I used the
black Socketless hose and nickel plated fittings on Gregg's oil breather setup BTW.
PS,
this company has a nice variety of their own push-on style fittings for a good price. The appearance is also different from anything else out there. I spoke with them at the PRI show a few years ago, and checked out their products firsthand.
http://64.202.180.37/files/phosend.pdf
British American Transfer
http://64.202.180.37/files/phose.pdf