Braided steel fuel hose?

[chris ok]

Art I tossed my braided fuel line from my car last year. There was no visible leaks but you could smell fuel vapors seeping thru all over smelled the garage up constantly. Garage stink went away w no fuel line on car anymore.
Don't know about the new lines as I have not decided what to use this time yet.
Are there any new alternatives for gasolene besides aluminum?

[Bill Edgeworth]

Originally Posted by chris ok

Art I tossed my braided fuel line from my car last year. There was no visible leaks but you could smell fuel vapors seeping thru all over smelled the garage up constantly. Garage stink went away w no fuel line on car anymore.
Don't know about the new lines as I have not decided what to use this time yet.
Are there any new alternatives for gasolene besides aluminum?

Teflon (PTFE) stainless braided.

[Jeff Lee]

While I have not used this brand before, I'm checking on it this week. I saw this in Car Craft under new speed parts. www.techafx.com or 877-355-0137.
It's a PTFE hose that has a black nylon outer over a stainless steel braid with a PTFE core (I believe that is teflon?). Car Craft said it would last "for the life of your ride". Also said it would cure the gas smell in the garage.
I know from experience that if my car has been sitting around for 1 year plus, I can count on replacing most of the braided / rubber core lines. One time it looked like the fire sprinklers in a building went off!

[Bill Edgeworth]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

While I have not used this brand before, I'm checking on it this week. I saw this in Car Craft under new speed parts. www.techafx.com or 877-355-0137.
It's a PTFE hose that has a black nylon outer over a stainless steel braid with a PTFE core (I believe that is teflon?). Car Craft said it would last "for the life of your ride". Also said it would cure the gas smell in the garage.
I know from experience that if my car has been sitting around for 1 year plus, I can count on replacing most of the braided / rubber core lines. One time it looked like the fire sprinklers in a building went off!

Yes PTFE= Teflon
Some manufacturers flaunt it as being something new. Its been around forever in industrial applications. Aeroquip has had it for as long as I can remember in their industrial line. You could probably pick some up at your local hydraulics shop. Just tell them you are after Teflon steel braid and they will probably be able to help you
It is far superior to synthetic rubber hose. Has incredible chemical and heat resistance. I think the #8 I use is rated at 800psi at 600 degrees. It’s smaller OD and lighter than rubber braided hose of the same ID. It has lots of advantages the only disadvantage that comes to mind is that it is not as flexible as rubber braided hoses. (Minimum bend radius is much larger than with a rubber hose)
You can buy the industrial hose at most hydraulics places but you will not be able to get pretty anodized fittings or the hose you mentioned with the black cover unless you buy from an automotive line.
FYI I’ve had the same PTFE lines in my car for 6+ years with no issues.

[Tom Goldman]

I've had the same braided wire /PTFE teflon main fuel line on my Willys for 24 years.
Parker hose series 90 hose ends work great ,but all the fittings are steel..
as Bill said ,you cant bend it in too tight of a bend, but carefull planning and the correct bend on the fittings will make it work.
Any shop that makes hydraulic hoses usually has this stuff in stock.
I've run some pretty nasty fuels thru this hose and never had a problem.

[Joe Martens]

I have been running the Earls teflon braided line since 2002. Probably just jinxed myself! They make a specific fitting for it though. Not sure if the other hose manufacturers require the same.