John McCormack Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 The fuel pipes between the tank and pump on both my TR2s is 5/16". The pipe from the pump to the carbies on my driving car is also 5/16". The pipe between the pump and carbies on the restoration car is 1/4". What diameter should the pipe from the pump be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Yes 5/16" from tank to tap. On a TR2/3 with H type carbs it was 5/16 from tap to carbs. - so correct for your purposes. The later windy-up window cars used 1/4" I can send you the length information if required as I used to make these pipes. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yes 5/16" from tank to tap. On a TR2/3 with H type carbs it was 5/16 from tap to carbs. - so correct for your purposes. The later windy-up window cars used 1/4" I can send you the length information if required as I used to make these pipes. Peter W The lengths would be great thanks Peter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUBY131 Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 I would also be interested in the lengths please Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) I have bought two lengths of fuel pipe and I still have a bodge up in the pump to carbs line. There are a number of tight bends. I have an 8.00 mm pipe bender and can not make a smooth bend. If I had a 5/16" wheel would it be easier or is it my skill shortage? I would like to borrow a proper tool if any one in Sussex area has one to loan. Thanks Richard Edited March 11, 2018 by Richardtr3a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 I use a short length of springy curtain wire or steel cable inside to bend fuel lines. Costs nothing and requires no great skill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 I have bought two lengths of fuel pipe and I still have a bodge up in the pump to carbs line. There are a number of tight bends. I have an 8.00 mm pipe bender and can not make a smooth bend. If I had a 5/16" wheel would it be easier or is it my skill shortage? I would like to borrow a proper tool if any one in Sussex area has one to loan. Thanks Richard I bought a multi pipe bender with 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 wheels. Works a treat, cost $25 Australian, about 15 pds. I can now do the brake and fuel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Where can I get one in the UK.. It must be possible. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Pipe lengths from my old files... I would consider 5/16" Kunifer for all these applications on TR2/3. Moss sell the stuff in 25 foot rolls - which is too much for one car. MPKF325 Tank to coupling by shocker - 60 " long with TL8 olive and 060142 tube nut to fit tank. Coupling to fuel tap - 60 " long with TL8 olive and GRP6 tube nut to fit tap. Fuel pump to carb flex coupling - 48" long with TL8 olive and 060142 tube nut to fit petrol pump outlet. NB All these dimensions are generous and you may need to trim an inch off with a pipe cutter to get it all looking neat once bent/teased into place. You will need some form of pipe bender to do the U bend coming out the tank and the bend from the petrol pump outlet. (another reason why there is too much length as your pipe bender may require too long a length to get a grip when bending.) I have used a Sykes pipe bender for many years with great success, but a cheap one like this would probably do the job. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-FUEL-PIPE-KIT-3IN1-180-Tube-Pipe-Bender-6-8-10mm-Tube-Cutter-3-22mm-MR/322973670652?hash=item4b32bb1cfc:g:ObAAAOSwWHBaS0bX Cheers Peter W PS Richard you have a PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 For a budget pipe bender, imperial piping, this Bergen takes some beating https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-Brake-Pipe-Bender-Bending-Tool-3-16-1-4-5-16-3-8-AT146/121438338809?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3Daf83394a02634f40b5e5148e59623295%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D322973670652%26itm%3D121438338809&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Otherwise a premium brand like Irwin, Rothenberger or Sykes Pickavant - most cheap benders are metric and a pain in the bum to use. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) . Edited March 12, 2018 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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