Having a tube bender is useful and a good idea since you won't kink the tube and either restrict the flow or create a weak spot for a future leak.

If you can't borrow one and there is a Harbor Freight in your town you can pick one up for $7.00 and they are pretty handy. (HF does mail order too)

Here's a picture.

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'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi