Fuel line spring wrap?

• Sep 16, 2021

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Tony Tee

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I saw some stainless steel spring wrap for 3/8" diameter fuel line sold by ONLINE TUBE. On EBAY. I guess it's to protect fuel lines against rocks and other debris.. Just like oem springs on brake lines.
My question is? Has anyone here used it to maybe help with vapor lock? Because it looks like it would be an excellent heat sink for fuel lines, and wouldn't take up much space.

 

• Sep 16, 2021

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It’s called armor. It’s not a spring. Yes protects from damage. Works quite well. It’s on brake lines also.

 

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It will also act as a spring bender if you need to change its shape.

 

• Sep 16, 2021

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I don't know how effective it would be as a heat sink, being that it isn't physically connected to the tubing. But I guess it wouldn't hurt.
jus sayin....

 

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I think its more for chaffing, just like its used on the brake lines.