copper fuel pipe

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Barny Phillips
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Hi guys can anyone tell me the size copper pipe i need to make up my fuel lines,1/4 or 5/16 or metric ?. 1937 250cc sidevalve, Many thanks Barny

Edited by - Barny Phillips on 21 Mar 2011 9:28:35 PM
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Can I suggest you edit your post to remove the email address. Should anyone want to send an email they can use the PM Personal Message facilty.

Its just an educated guess the fuel lines should be 1/4" or perhaps even less but definitely not 5/16" or metric.
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Rob Harknett
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Not checked the size for you, but heres a tip for all on bending copper.
Fill the pipe with water, plug each end, place in the freezer. When the wife is not looking.
Why not first get the correct fixings to go on the pipe then go out and get pipe that fits. You need the correct fittings, but you dont want incorrect pipe.

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opps forgot to add, When the wifes not looking, take the frozen pipe out of the freezer and bend it.
Dont blame me if she catches you.
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Hello Rob,
Does Jan Know what you get up to when she's not around?
Best regards.
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Tell her she must had knocked the pipe off defrosting the freezer, but not to worry you'll fix it.
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You little "RASCLE YOU" i will have a word when we meet.
No but what a good idear of freezing them.Well thought out that.
ride with Care and Live Long.
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