Fuel Lines & Fittings

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A fuel line assembly consists of flexible hose and/or stainless steel seamless tubing, end fittings and tube nuts. The hose is a conductive polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) liner reinforced with a stainless steel wire braided covering. The fittings are inserted into hose ends and crimped into place. The stainless steel tubing contains end fittings which are brazed to the tube. There are high pressure fuel lines that are identified by either 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch outer diameter, and a low pressure fuel line identified by a 1/2-inch outer diameter. The low pressure fuel line has a quick-connect at one end for connection to fuel rail. The other fittings used on natural gas vehicle to connect fuel components are SAE "O" ring face seal tube fittings. There are 2 end types: an "O" ring face seal end and a straight thread end. On tee and elbow fittings, a washer and a positionable nut are provided to aid in orientation of the fitting.