Rubber fuel line replacement questions

[Hook'em]

I have a leak in the rubber fuel line between the tank and the fuel pump. I am not much of a wrencher, but rubber lines and clamps are generally something with which I am proficient. My questions: (1) how much gas in going to be in the line when I remove it for replacement? (2) is there something i need to do to avoid draining a full fuel tank all over my driveway when I do the replacement? (3) any tips that would help me do this repair effectively and safe?

Thanks in advance.

[Longhorn Man]

I'd slide the seat forward, and disconnect the fuel line where it foes to the tank, then fire up the truck for a min or so. Your fuel line will be empty, or almost all the way empty then.

[Hook'em]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I'd slide the seat forward, and disconnect the fuel line where it foes to the tank, then fire up the truck for a min or so. Your fuel line will be empty, or almost all the way empty then.

That is the kind of help I need. Any other helpful hints?

[Wrenchbender Ret]

Longhorn's idea sounds good. I always take the gas cap off & as soon as I pull the line I shoot a little air back in to the tank. That brakes the siphon & you will have only a little fuel comeing back from thr pump.

[Sinister]

I put a clamp on the hose of the gas tank side, replace hose on the fuel pump side first, then quickly do the gas tank side.

[Longhorn Man]

only other advice I'll say, is have a box of rags, or paper towels right by you, and an old hubcap to toss them into once they are soaked with the fuel.
Also have the garage door open (esp if attached to the house) and a fire ext is probably a good idea.

Personally, I burn the paper towels after I am done. I'd rather see the smoke go up in the air than the gas go down into the landfill. Either one is technicly wrong, but I feel the smoke is the lesser of two evils.

[silverstreak]

Make sure you do it in the daylight or a well lit garage. Don't use any drop lights near the gas vapors.