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danheit · 10-04-2014, 09:36 AM

One oddball issue I ran into with my 71 C10 was the short piece of rubber fuel line running from the frame hardline to the fuel pump. It's a curved piece, and as you drive, it heats up. This would soften the rubber and the line would collapse from the fuel pump pulling pressure on it. Changed the line, made a little bit longer of a curve in it, haven't had the problem since. I was experiencing the exact same issue as you. Mine was on a sbc though, so if you're running a 6cyl, wouldn't have the same issue (there's enough length in the rubber line.

10-04-2014, 09:36 AM	#15
danheit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 255	Re: please help me, its still dieing...... One oddball issue I ran into with my 71 C10 was the short piece of rubber fuel line running from the frame hardline to the fuel pump. It's a curved piece, and as you drive, it heats up. This would soften the rubber and the line would collapse from the fuel pump pulling pressure on it. Changed the line, made a little bit longer of a curve in it, haven't had the problem since. I was experiencing the exact same issue as you. Mine was on a sbc though, so if you're running a 6cyl, wouldn't have the same issue (there's enough length in the rubber line. __________________ 1955 Chevy 3100 Task Force Pro Street - Sold! 1957 Chevy 3100 Task Force "Rat Rod" a.k.a. SLOTH - Sold! 1971 C10 Longbed factory A/C all stock 350/350 1979 Jeep CJ7 - Build date on the day I was born! -Keeper 2004 Expedition - Family Hauler 2007 Accord - Wife's around towner; I have more but not enough lines to post them!