04-29-2013, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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TBI Fuel Line Help
I found out today that my 1987 R10 DD has a rusted out fuel line and leaks as well as spaying fuel all over the bottom of the truck. It has a fuel injected 4.3 V6 and I cant seem to find any replacement fuel lines. Can I got from the TBI to a braided steel line with AN fittings ? What fittings do I need to come out of the throttle body and sending unit ?
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04-29-2013, 10:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
These systems don't run much pressure like 12-14psi.. but yes they make adapters idk what size you need but they should be just flare fittings.. you could always buy bulk line and flare ends n new fittings would cost a lot less
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04-29-2013, 11:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
Actually, Advance sells these fittings(they call it fuel line repair by dorman) , to go to the braided hoses, and fuel filter. They sell 5-6 ft length brake / fuel line in all 3/8,5/8, and 1/4 inch line combined with the " fuel line repair" is all that you should need. I used a tool that makes these types of crimps /flare (master cool), but i paid $300 for it...
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04-29-2013, 11:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
Thanks pontgta, Looks like I am making a states run tomorrow with my moms car.
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04-30-2013, 12:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
What, you didn't like the fb answers???
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05-01-2013, 01:17 PM | #6 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
yea any parts store will carry them they are fuel filter repair kits for new style chevys.
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05-04-2013, 12:00 AM | #7 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
Low87, I was freaking out since I have nothing to drive. In the end the FB answers were what I used. This site is still very helpful, Thank you everyone !
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05-06-2013, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: TBI Fuel Line Help
LOL, I hear you. I love squares but sometimes they suck as DDs. That morning you go out running late for work and the dang thing won't start. Or, a weekend project runs over into Monday.
Just remember when you're out driving your truck that's 20+ years older than most anything else on the road - If it was easy, anyone could do it.
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