NHRA approved Fuel Line??!!

[FLYIN4D]

Is the socketless (Aeroquip, Russell) fuel line illegal to use now? From outta the fuel pump to the bulkhead fittings before the regs in front only is what I've run before. Is this no longer legal? I bought some (two 15' sections) and it was the NHRA approved line/fittings for the application mentioned above. Or do I need braided line in those areas as well?? NEED TO KNOW ASAP!

Wes

[Monty Mikho]

For fuel lines I wouldn't use anything less than the stainless braided lines. I have been in two fires and it is not fun at all. The socketless are the push on brab type fittings.. correct? If so I wouldn't personally put my life on them be it NHRA approved or not.. Just my .02

[FLYIN4D]

Thanks buddy. I bought the NHRA approved stuff and I will send it and the fittings back in the morning. Although, is it legal or not is the question? Where's your NHRA book for 2005!!!! :-D All my lines are braided for everthing else. I was just using to 15" sections from the fuel pump outlet feeding fuel to the bulkhead fittings.......no where else is there socketless hose.

Oh, what caused your TWO fires?

Wes

[Monty Mikho]

One was a bad Russell fitting (I have 3 in the garage with defects) that it looks like they missed a couple of machining steps on. Now I only buy Aeroquip stuff. The other was an injector rail hold down bolt that came loose.. :oops: Both sucked pretty bad.. The Russell fire was at around 165 MPH when the hose went.. the other was after the burnout at a stand still. Make sure to use Aeroquip assembly lube when putting the hoses together and mark the hoses to make sure they dont work there way out upon assembly..

[FLYIN4D]

Thanks Monty. All my current stuff is Aeroquip on the fuel system and motor. Welp, looks like the socketless hose goes back to Summit! :oops:

[Rod Lenz]

Monty, I've never been an advocate of "soft line" for the bulk of the fuel system from back to front. I've always subscribed the idea of "Hard line" where ever possible. Based on what I've learned it flows much better than hose. Not to mention the cost factor. You bring up a valid point about safety. I've only been on fire once and that wasn't due to a race car. (the government needs to regulate crack pipe safety :oops: :-D ) Any way, just thought I'd through my 2 cents in

[Bobalos]

Monty, I thought the one @ the starting line was due to a trans fluid leak or had something to do with trans fluid?

Bob

[Monty Mikho]

If you use hard lines they are prown to getting cut by a jacks, wrenches or sliding jackstands under the car. It not cut they can get pinches easily..