gas tank line
 

what type of line does everyone think is the best to run down the frame rail for the new rear gas tank.. I wanted to run a hard line or do you think it would be fine to just run a braided line or?? Thanks

Re: gas tank line
 

you can buy a 25foot coil of 1/4inch steel line for a fraction of the cost of braided lines both will supply gas to the engine// on an everyday driver those braided lines trap the dirt real good and are impossible to clean// all you need is a couple of fittings and a flaring tool plus a few tubing clamps to hold the line in place

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:agree: Run hard lines wherever you can.

I tapped into the original hard lines for my braided lines. I agree they're virtually impossible to clean, so they have to be KEPT clean...not easy on a daily driver unless you're a neat freak (like me :)

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I bought the stock lines from pump to tank and just cut the bend off the end where it would turn towards the tank in the cab. Then I bought a compression coupling and a 6' piece of tubing at my local auto parts store and changed over to rubber from the rail near the tank to the tank itself. I only had to use about 2 1/2' of rubber fuel hose to get to the tank.

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So running all rubber (approved for fuel of course)from sending unit to pump isn't a good idea? if not please explain, what if it's tied to the inside of the frame and protected?

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no it isn't. You always try to run as little rubber line as possible. Hard line holds up better, to road trash, heat, vibration etc. Think for a minute, which would you rather have running down the length of your truck holding a flamable liquid,exposed to what is lying on the road

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NHRA mandates 12 in or less of rubber line for a reason.

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I used two sections of 3/8 brake line from auto zone. I can't remeber what length though. One section hookes to the original line under the cab with a compression fiting, then there is my fuel filter and rubber hose to connect the two, then a 3 in. section conection to the tank. The line was straight with two fittings and flares allready on both ends.

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NHRA also mandates roll-cages, I won't be doing much drag racing in my truck though.

I agree with using as little rubber line as possible. Guess I need to look into some steel before I do my tank install.

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I put an LT1 in mine so I needed the return line as well. I went to the local yard and pulled the fuel lines, filter and filter clamp from a Caprice. They gave them to me. (I did buy a bunch of other stuff). Changed the filter of course, but it is tough stuff, easy to run, and withstands high pressure.

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I used 3/8 steel line that I purchased in a roll of 25 foot. A slight flare at the ends ensures the rubber hose will not slide off. msgross PM me if you need some line. I will be going to Shartlesville,PA next weekend. Going thru York and Harrisburg I'm sure we could meet up.
Bob