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Subject:Re: copper fuel lines
From:Jack Reed
Date:Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:23:43 -0600 (MDT)

Hi Shaun,

On Fri, 17 Nov 1995, Jacob Shaun Dustin wrote:

> I've run into a bunch of copper tubing, and i'm thinking about 
> replacing most of the fuel hose on the '71 with it.  Any reason why I 
> shouldn't?  

I'd stay away from the copper lines due to the softness of the material.  
See if you can trade it for some stainless steel, it stands up better to 
rocks thrown up from the roadway.

Jack