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Post by 14 on Aug 14, 2016 17:23:27 GMT -5
I was wondering if I could use rubber fuel line to loop ?
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Post by saskbanger on Aug 14, 2016 21:19:56 GMT -5
I was wondering if I could use rubber fuel line to loop ? No no no. That's a big no-no. Just go and get a 5/15 brake line that's made up with the right fittings. One about 18- 24 inches long. They are about five bucks and bullet proof. |
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Post by 14 on Aug 14, 2016 21:34:20 GMT -5
Will it not hold up to the pressure or why is it such a bad idea? First time looping
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Post by saskbanger on Aug 15, 2016 6:35:52 GMT -5
It will not hold up to the pressure. Once it gets hot the clamps loosen. Fuel line is not designed to take the heat. Also I think fuel line will break down chemically from exposure to tranny fluid. The fire risk is too great to fool around. Just another self inflicted error that can put you out. The guys that win derbys control as many of these factors as possible. JMO.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Aug 15, 2016 8:21:40 GMT -5
It will not hold up to the pressure. Once it gets hot the clamps loosen. Fuel line is not designed to take the heat. Also I think fuel line will break down chemically from exposure to tranny fluid. The fire risk is too great to fool around. Just another self inflicted error that can put you out. The guys that win derbys control as many of these factors as possible. JMO. Bingo. Thats the art of derby. |
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Aug 15, 2016 12:43:36 GMT -5
Too high of a fire risk to go cheap on. Always pay extra attention and money to anything with safety.
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Post by 14 on Aug 16, 2016 10:20:29 GMT -5
Too high of a fire risk to go cheap on. Always pay extra attention and money to anything with safety. when you looped your trans lines on YouTube, did you cut your existing steel lines down and used hydraulic hose or did you buy new steel ones that were made that length? |
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Aug 16, 2016 11:51:02 GMT -5
First time I cut steel lines, flared the ends. Used high strength hose. It still leaked a little after the derby.
Ended up changing it to an all steel U shape.
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Post by Heavy Mettle on Aug 25, 2016 8:58:24 GMT -5
You've basically said "I know what you're telling me, but that sounds too difficult... Why can't I cut the lines and loop them with hose?" 3 times now... DON'T DO IT!!!! Have the steel line made.. Don't ask the same question until you hear what you want to hear.... If you want, I'll give you the phone number of a guy that's in the St. Francis burn unit because of a trans fire last weekend.... Do not take shortcuts on matters of safety.. Discussion over....
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Post by fordpowerforever on Aug 26, 2016 14:36:21 GMT -5
i get a get a hydraulic line made, its about $50 bucks but its super strong and still has flex and cant kink.
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Post by 14 on Sept 7, 2016 23:59:00 GMT -5
You've basically said "I know what you're telling me, but that sounds too difficult... Why can't I cut the lines and loop them with hose?" 3 times now... DON'T DO IT!!!! Have the steel line made.. Don't ask the same question until you hear what you want to hear.... If you want, I'll give you the phone number of a guy that's in the St. Francis burn unit because of a trans fire last weekend.... Do not take shortcuts on matters of safety.. Discussion over.... No I actually asked questions to clarify why it's not safe after I was told no. If I'm doing something, I wanna know why I'm doing it. Discussion over |
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Post by Heavy Mettle on Sept 8, 2016 7:53:08 GMT -5
LOL! See how far being a snot nose smartass gets you around here....
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Post by STROMI 121 on Sept 8, 2016 9:28:22 GMT -5
Can't we all just get along.
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Post by Heavy Mettle on Sept 8, 2016 10:41:12 GMT -5
Can't we all just get along. Yes, I'm sorry for being brash, 14... I realize that my attitude and post, a lot like many others is what destroys this site and turns up and comers away from here, and this sport in general.. It's just that I was trying to make a point.. Too many times I have tried to help people out by making suggestions nicely just to look at the person's car later to find they paid no mind to my advice.... Not saying I know everything, but when someone asks me what they should do, and I find it went out the other ear because their good friend (that knows nothing about building a derby car) says it's not necessary, it irks me a little.... In this case, it wasn't a mere suggestion to help the car hold up a little better or last longer... It was about a matter of safety that no shortcut should be taken... I don't want to see ANYONE -friend OR foe get hurt doing what we all love... |
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Post by saskbanger on Sept 8, 2016 20:48:18 GMT -5
Can't we all just get along. Yes, I'm sorry for being brash, 14... I realize that my attitude and post, a lot like many others is what destroys this site and turns up and comers away from here, and this sport in general.. It's just that I was trying to make a point.. Too many times I have tried to help people out by making suggestions nicely just to look at the person's car later to find they paid no mind to my advice.... Not saying I know everything, but when someone asks me what they should do, and I find it went out the other ear because their good friend (that knows nothing about building a derby car) says it's not necessary, it irks me a little.... In this case, it wasn't a mere suggestion to help the car hold up a little better or last longer... It was about a matter of safety that no shortcut should be taken... I don't want to see ANYONE -friend OR foe get hurt doing what we all love... And a fire will put you out and you will not win. |
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