Weber dco-e nos-yellow coiled fuel lines on e-bay

I buy the fuel line and end furules from Geoff Ohland at Partsource. He sell it to Ferrari restoration shops. He is not happy selling to individuals, as the assembly of this type of line can represent a fire hazard.

The original line was fabric, laid up with lacquer. This line literally comes apart with modern fuels. Various additives in modern fuel dissolve the binders causing the line to leak with resultant serious fire risk.

The new line is manufactured for the vintage aircraft industry and is VERY expensive, so much so, it is sold by the mm! The appearance of the new "fuel-proof" line is very similar to the older version, except the O.D. is slightly larger, and it uses steel end fittings rather than the original aluminum.

Partsource will sell this new line to those that can assemble it in a manner to avoid leaks at the fittings. This is for liability reasons. He does not wish to sell it to individuals.

When I build a fuel line for my Alfa customers, I charge ONLY for materials, plating, shipping, and a nominal $25 cleaning charge. This is essentially a free service on my part, as I make NO GUARANTEE as to a leak proof assembly. Thus far, NONE I've built, and in service, have ever leaked, but as a liability protection, I cannot offer a guarantee.

Below is a restored line, recently completed for Keith Goring at Alfas Unlimited. This assembly is for a pair of 1960 40DCOE2's. My charge for the assembly was $125.00 less shipping and plating.

I believe I've posted other information on this fuel line, here on the BB. Imagine what the cost of materials would be for the Ferrari 330 or 275 owner. About 12 FEET of this line are used on those cars!

for Future Reference

Since GR posted the fuel line and fittings for a 101 Veloce in this thread ... here is the 750 Veloce version for comparison:

Thanks! I have a restored example somewhere in my photo files. The inclusion of the brass banjo bolts in your photo is VERY important. There are variations on the bolts for the different styles of connecting lines.

I also should reinforce that only end fittings with a tapered thread end should be used with fabric lines. These are no longer made, as far as I know. I have tried multiple sources both US and foreign. If you need a fabric line, you must have the correct end fittings. There are a pair of DCOE fittings pictured upper left in this photo of Weber parts just back from my plater.

Here is a comparison of the 750 and 101 lines. The owner of the 750 line did not wish to refresh his plating, just replace the leaking line.
Also a 275 GTB Ferrari is shown with multiple long lines running here and there. An expensive fuel line replacement job!

Gents
Let's not make a fuss over the correct bolts for attaching the fuel line.
I have an ample supply on hand, should anyone need them.

Fel line and Banjo fittings

Images... Taper 750 Veloce DCO3 carbs and the 101 1300cc Veloce DCOE carbs.