Replacing mk1 hard fuel lines w/ future MS in mind?

[badvdub at gmail.com (Parker Wulf)]

Is this the same for a 1987 16v?

My hard fuel lines have been "patched" up to many times now and i
wanna replace them.

I am also thinking of buying a main pump from Scott but it doest come
with a check valve(that i see of anyway).
Is the check valve necessary to have?
Also what does the fuel accumulator do? Do I need it?

thanks!
Parker


On 4/22/05, Ron Pieper <rapieper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> --- Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
> > Hi folks - when I transported the mk1 I'm restoring to the paint shop,
> > the coat hanger I used to hold the driver's driveshaft got mangled and
> > took fuel and brake lines w/ it... :(
> 
> > Anyone have any ideas? Unfortunately, I'll be facing the same dilemma
> > with the brake lines...I'm not opposed to spending the $$ I need to fix
> > these and buy new, but I just have no clue w/ regards to the lines,
> > size, flaring, etc...
> 
> Jeff:
> 
> The lines are 8mm, which is essentially identical to 5/16"...so close that Parker Hannifin uses
> the same ferrules and nuts for both 8mm and 5/16".
> 
> You will want to flare the line and use a -5 ferrule and JIC 37* nut.  Then go to a -5 to -6
> male-male adapter (since nobody makes all the groovy AN fittings for -5).  BTW JIC 37* and "AN"
> are fundamentally the same.  There is a tiny difference in the thread form at the root, and that's
> it.   Mating surfaces are identical. For our uses they are interchangeable.
> 
> After you're -6, knock your socks off with all the Earl's AN fittings and lines you need.
> 
> Here are the Parker P/N's:
> Ferrule: 5TX
> Nut: 5BTX (I believe the B=brass)
> -5 to -6 male-male adapter (union): 6-5HTX, add SS suffix for stainless
> 
> HTH
> 
> Ron
> 
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