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71-longbed · 10-24-2003, 03:02 PM

what size hose is it ??? and how much gas is usually left in the tank when your gauge reads empty ???

the hose i have on there right now definately looks 30 years old and i dont trust it

any tips or suggestion from people who have done this before would be sweet

thanks

**john** · 10-24-2003, 06:09 PM

The fuel line will be 5/16" or 3/8" depending on the engine size original to your truck. Measure steel tube. If you disconnect your line at the top of the tank first you will lose very little fuel changing the hoses.

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2003, 12:38 AM

only way to tell at what point your tank is empty, it to run out of gas.
I do this on all old vehicles within a week of buying them...just toss a 5 gallon can in the bed when you see that you're getting low.
And don't forget to fill that can up.

If your truck came with an inline or a 2 bbl small block, then you should have 5/16 fuel line.
If you had a 4 bbl small block, or a big block, then you should have a 3/8 inch fuel line.

71-longbed · 11-08-2003, 05:19 PM

john ... what do you mean " by disconnect the line at the top of the tank" .... the one right by the gas cap?? ... or the vent on the passenger side ??

i would think it would pour out just the same ... am i wrong

**john** · 11-08-2003, 08:56 PM

If you disconnect the main fuel line that is screwed into the sending unit ,that will not let fuel syphon through the line. John

10-24-2003, 03:02 PM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	rubber fuel lines what size hose is it ??? and how much gas is usually left in the tank when your gauge reads empty ??? the hose i have on there right now definately looks 30 years old and i dont trust it any tips or suggestion from people who have done this before would be sweet thanks __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

10-24-2003, 06:09 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	The fuel line will be 5/16" or 3/8" depending on the engine size original to your truck. Measure steel tube. If you disconnect your line at the top of the tank first you will lose very little fuel changing the hoses. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-08-2003, 05:19 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	john ... what do you mean " by disconnect the line at the top of the tank" .... the one right by the gas cap?? ... or the vent on the passenger side ?? i would think it would pour out just the same ... am i wrong __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-08-2003, 08:56 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	If you disconnect the main fuel line that is screwed into the sending unit ,that will not let fuel syphon through the line. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-25-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	only way to tell at what point your tank is empty, it to run out of gas. I do this on all old vehicles within a week of buying them...just toss a 5 gallon can in the bed when you see that you're getting low. And don't forget to fill that can up. If your truck came with an inline or a 2 bbl small block, then you should have 5/16 fuel line. If you had a 4 bbl small block, or a big block, then you should have a 3/8 inch fuel line.



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