Fuel Line ?

[ck5566]

Is there any Place or anybody that makes the small block Fuel Lines Pre Bent to there original shape from the pump up to the carb for Small Blocks?

I have my Alternator on the pass side and it just might get in the way of the fuel line for clearances. I bought a pre bent line from The Truck Shop in Orange that was for a 71-72 350 with 4 bbl Holley that matches the fuel pump outlet 3/8's fitting. I do have a 4 bbl Holley that's why I got that one. It didn't fit so I tried to make the bends a little different too fit my fitment. That didn't work.

Any help would be Appreciated, Thanks

[68bowtie]

check out inlinetube.com

[CastIron]

You might want to try one for a 71-72 car instead of a pickup. They had the alternator on the passenger side. They also had a long water pump, but that shouldn't matter.

[In The Ten Ring]

Bending one's own fuel line from Poly Armor tubing is a bit annoying and there is some trial and error but if a complete noob like me can do it, anyone can.

I bought a cheap Harbor Fake Tools bender from ebay.com and did a better job than factory. If you have access to a long table (standard workbench) you will do just fine.

I used a Craftsman double flare kit for the bubble flares.

[FirstOwner69]

I used a fuel line set from The Right Stuff Detailing (http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/fpc67zz) which was made for the 67/68 Camaro Z28s which used a Holley carb on a 302 cubic inch engine with a short water pump. As you can see in the link, it is out of stock. However, Inline Tube sells the lines and brass block separately (part numbers CCE6705 and CCE6710). I did have to do some minor tweaking.

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I used a fuel line set from The Right Stuff Detailing (http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/fpc67zz) which was made for the 67/68 Camaro Z28s which used a Holley carb on a 302 cubic inch engine with a short water pump. As you can see in the link, it is out of stock. However, Inline Tube sells the lines and brass block separately (part numbers CCE6705 and CCE6710). I did have to do some minor tweaking.

Actually I just got off the phone with Inline Tube and they can't do me any good since the Truck didn't have the engine that's in it now (305) *yes* that's not a typo I did say 305, no jokes please it runs fine & for now it will stay. They said their lines are made to fit a particular car/engine/ or model of vehicle.

Isn't a small block a small block is a small block? Maybe the Alt. is in the way from being on right side of engine being the problem! I think some Cars had it that way so why is it so hard to find a pre bent fuel line for a small block??

Whats next guys "rubber" I have that now & I want a cleaner look than that, any one can do "rubber" I am not that one. thanks

[davepl]

Here's a vote for Right Stuff over Inline. Inline has been nothing but grief and annoyance unless it's a 1969 Camaro small block. At least for me, your mileage may vary.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by davepl

Here's a vote for Right Stuff over Inline. Inline has been nothing but grief and annoyance unless it's a 1969 Camaro small block. At least for me, your mileage may vary.

Ditto.
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[webfoot]

The fuel pump on a 305 is on the same place as it is on a 350, 327, 400, and so is the carb. What really matters is what side the alternator is on and the water pump.

I made my own fuel line out of braided nylon line and AN fittings. There is even a 7/8" -20 fitting available that threads right into a quadrajet with a -6AN male fuel inlet barb.

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by davepl

Here's a vote for Right Stuff over Inline. Inline has been nothing but grief and annoyance unless it's a 1969 Camaro small block. At least for me, your mileage may vary.

So far I haven't even gotten out of the driveway with them ~*^#`>@ !!!

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by webfoot

The fuel pump on a 305 is on the same place as it is on a 350, 327, 400, and so is the carb. What really matters is what side the alternator is on and the water pump.

I made my own fuel line out of braided nylon line and AN fittings. There is even a 7/8" -20 fitting available that threads right into a quadrajet with a -6AN male fuel inlet barb.

I don't know about the Water Pump thing but Yes the Alt is on the Pass side with that said I have seen pics of engine bays with & without Alt mounted on Pass side.

So where is a person to go from here?