Fuel Line Questions

I've been tinkering around with my fuel lines and I have a couple of questions.
1. I've noticed many are running their fuel lines around the front of the valve cover to the carb. Is there an advantage to this?

2. I was thinking of using 3/8 steel brake line for my fuel line. Can anyone think of any reason not to do this?

Ted

strat1960s":qayp8xxt said:

I've been tinkering around with my fuel lines and I have a couple of questions.
1. I've noticed many are running their fuel lines around the front of the valve cover to the carb. Is there an advantage to this?
2. I was thinking of using 3/8 steel brake line for my fuel line. Can anyone think of any reason not to do this?
Ted

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Most original sixes thru late 60's had the fuel line around front of VC from factory with the heat soak inverted-U before the carb in cooler air. 3/8 tubing is fine but all the original fittings will be for 5/16 flare - easily available with stock length brake lines/parts. If you're into' the fuel lines, it may be a good idea to add accessible fuel filters before/after pump.

haev fun

I was thiking along the lines of an in-line filter and pressure gage.

Ted

Powerband, wow. I always wondered just why the line made that arch over the snorkel of the air cleaner. Thanks.