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Restoring brake, gas lines

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Check and double check the threads/flares/fittings. I had a bunch of problems trying to get this done locally. In the end, I had to call classic tube and have them ship me the correct ends for the BE. Sorry, I don't recall the name (whitworth, etc.). Was too long ago for me to remember the correct name.
 
From what I remember there were sometimes problems when some people used American 3/8 UNF fittings which are dissimilar to the British fittings. British cars had sleved ends but the American fittings would fit right in, just wouldn't tighten enough to prevent leaking.
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JPSmit said:
I would never have thought an Austin America could blast anywhere.
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They were actually quite good cars. Mini subframes, disk brakes, 1275 engine and I had one with the very rare 4 speed manual, full synchro. It was a Mini with a bigger body and excellent performance.
 
Has anyone used stainless steel pipe? What source did you use to purchase the pipe? Does it take any kind of special flaring tool? Can anyone recommend a good flaring tool that is reasonably priced?

Kevin
 
ichthos said:
Has anyone used stainless steel pipe? What source did you use to purchase the pipe? Does it take any kind of special flaring tool? Can anyone recommend a good flaring tool that is reasonably priced?

Kevin
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Yes. See post above re: Classic Tube and Line.

I would not try and flair stainless at home. It's a bit tricky; you need constant pressure, or it will crack/split. And a 'reasonably priced" flaring tool (IMO) usually means Harbor Freight/Chinese quality which won't cut it.
 
For a flaring tool, I would recommend shopping at Sears. They have a pretty nice kit not too pricey, and with the usual Sears guarantee!
 
Why are copper lines not allowed in the U.S.? We've been using them here for years with no particular problems.

Secondly what is an Austin America, is it what we know as an 1100/1300?
Just curious.
Graham.
 
From the Austin America website

<span style="font-style: italic">"The Austin America was a special version of the two-door Austin 1300. Approximately 59,500 of them were made exclusively for export to the U.S.A. and were sold from 1968 to 1972. The Americas were intended to compete directly with the highly successful VW Beetle and throughout the sales, the marketing campaign advertised them as, "The perfect second car." One ad compared the road holding stability of the two by showing an image of the Beetle as a kite and the America as a brick."

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I don't have a Spridget, but since the topic is brake lines and fuel lines - I am headed towards new lines for my 56 Mk1 Jag. Any recommendation on a supplier for those?
 
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