[DeTomaso] NPC: recommendations for best tool for fuel line bending

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I've used one very much like this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900675/overview/

It seems to work well.  Be advised, if you try to make a bend radius too 
small, you'll end up with a kink, which you don't really want, that's 
why a tubing bender is a must, and you must tightly control the piece 
you are bending.

As Michael points out, stuffing it with something like sand can help it 
retain shape as you bend it too, though I've not tried it.  Just be sure 
if you do use something like that, blow it out really well before use.

Asa

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 6/4/2013 10:53 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> Most are pretty equal, start with a Harbor Freight unit and some junk fuel
> line to practice.
>
> If it doesn't work, return it and go spend the approx 3X more you will
> elsewhere.
>
> A great trick is to fill the tube with sand while you are bending it.
>
> Michael Shortt
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM,<cengles at cox.net>  wrote:
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>> Dear Forum,
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>>                  I need to put some well controlled small bends in some
>> 3/8" fuel line.   What would you recommend for the best tube bender?
>>
>>                                 Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
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