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So I did also "retune" the Strombergs during the radiator install and reset of the timing...Perhaps just leaning out the mixture might be enough to fix the vapor lock...thanks TBM - a cheap and easy fix - though I was looking forward to adding the electric pump regardless .

Anyone have an opinion on using rubber fuel lines with a steel braid for the fuel line run from the tank to the fuel pump? It makes the install easier to use the braided steel covered flexible lines - but one worries about safety...

Anyone have an opinion on using rubber fuel lines with a steel braid for the fuel line run from the tank to the fuel pump? It makes the install easier to use the braided steel covered flexible lines - but one worries about safety...[/quote]

Yes - don't do it! Use something like 8mm copper tubing clipped down every 6 inches.

With braided hoses, you can't see the inner rubber tubing deteriorating until the fuel line resembles something like a garden sprinkler. Not what you want running under the trim!

Arwyn

I fully agree with Arwyn. Not something to be played around with here. Lets just say nothing happens to physically damage the braided line. Over time the rubber interior breaks down and will contaminate all areas of the fuel system at and sfter the position of the hoss in question. Now something physical, the underside comes into contact with debris which damages the hose. The electric pump sprays fuel out of the damaged area and the damage you are suffering causes sparks which ignite the fuel which is still flowing....... you and your wife are still in the car...... enough said I think!
Steel, which is an option for fuel lines can eventually rust and leak and or fracture Whereas copper can sustain corrosion issues way better than steel and surprisingly impact deformation by way of the coppers malleability tends to be the better option should the worst happen.