180 Fuel Line Fitting - Any Issues?

[CV355]

They wouldn't exist if they didn't work, but still...  My fuel line routing is going to be a PITA if I intend to keep a rear exhaust, unless I can get away with a -10AN 180 full-flow fitting.  Gut tells me there is no problem with this, especially since I have a 400lph pump.  I believe Jay mentioned that he has used two 90's back to back and it worked fine, so I assume this is no problem either.  Has anyone used a 180 fitting in a fuel line and did you have any issues?

On our '69 Mustang, there is no room between the fuel tank rear sump and the rear bumper to mount a pump plate, so I spent the weekend fabricating a mounting solution directly in front of the tank, right by the fuel sending unit.  The passenger side has a good gap between the tank and where the exhaust would be, and there is no room on the driver's side. 

[GerryP]

Sure it will work.  You might have an easier time by using hard line.  Doesn't have to be steel.  I use cunifer (nickel/copper) line.  It is very easy to bend and you can do compound bends like a pro in no time.  It's also very affordable.  Here's a link:  https://www.amazon.com/Brake-Line-Copper-Nickel-Tubing-Universal/dp/B07C8N5K95/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3BO7OHG4DRAQN&dchild=1&keywords=3%2F8+nickel+copper+fuel+line&qid=1610316698&sprefix=3%2F8+nick%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-4

I just did my brake lines with this stuff.  Super easy to use and it's durable.  You would have to use AN tube nuts for your system and you'd need a 37-degree flare tool but that's not hard.  Unless you need flexibility in the line, hard line is usually a better solution.

[CV355]

Sure it will work.  You might have an easier time by using hard line.  Doesn't have to be steel.  I use cunifer (nickel/copper) line.  It is very easy to bend and you can do compound bends like a pro in no time.  It's also very affordable.  Here's a link:  https://www.amazon.com/Brake-Line-Copper-Nickel-Tubing-Universal/dp/B07C8N5K95/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3BO7OHG4DRAQN&dchild=1&keywords=3%2F8+nickel+copper+fuel+line&qid=1610316698&sprefix=3%2F8+nick%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-4

I just did my brake lines with this stuff.  Super easy to use and it's durable.  You would have to use AN tube nuts for your system and you'd need a 37-degree flare tool but that's not hard.  Unless you need flexibility in the line, hard line is usually a better solution.

I'm using the same stuff for our brake lines.  That's a good idea hard-lining it back to a bulkhead and then running AN the rest of the way.  I don't need flexibility in that one area.  From there on out this looks pretty straightforward.  I spent an absurd amount of time sitting under the car just staring for any other solution, and I don't want to break up the filter/pump assembly because it'll be below the scrub-line on the car no matter where else I put them.

[jayb]

I've used 180s in fuel lines with no issues.

[CV355]

I've used 180s in fuel lines with no issues.

Awesome!  That's my plan then!

[Stangman]

I use a 180 off my regulator going to carbs. No problem

[Rory428]

Personally, I prefer hard lines over long pieces of flexible hose, braided or otherwise, on my Fairmont, the fuel cell has fitting near the bottom, that point straight back, located a few inches from the rear bumper. I used Moroso 3/8"  aluminum fuel tubing, and made a pair of lines with 180 degree curves, pointing forward, that feed a pair of Holley "blue" pumps, then meet at a Moroso Y block. From there a single 1/2" aluminum line go to the engine compartment. This fuel system has been in the car for 35 years, and has worked fine all this time. I imagine my 3/8" 180 degree curved lines have a much larger radius than typical AN fittings , but I can`t see the 180 fittings being an issue, much better than a 90 degree brass fitting, which I often see.
As for the NIckleCOPper line, it`s great stuff. I plumbed my 59s fuel lines and brake lines with that tubing , it double flares very nicely, and is easy to bend to follow the contours underneath  the car.