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69c10step · 01-10-2010, 07:12 PM

I need to know what size the rubber hose is that is between the bottom of the tank & the steel line - it is about 12'' long. Mine is dripping gas all over my driveway as I type this.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-10-2010, 07:20 PM

It could be 5/16" or 3/8" hose. It depends on the engine size that you have.

350 ci and larger engines came with 3/8" gas lines.

Jim

cdowns · 01-10-2010, 07:20 PM

depends on weather you have 5/16 or 3/8 steel gas line //measure to see wich you have

brn agn · 01-10-2010, 07:23 PM

As already mentioned...5/16" line if was originally a 6 cylinder truck or V8 with a 2 barrel. 4 barrel V8's got a 3/8" line I believe.

If you need it fixed immediately, buy 12" of both sizes. You may want to pick up some small hose clamps while you are at it.

69c10step · 01-10-2010, 07:24 PM

originally a 6 cyl., now a V8. My best bet, I guess, will be to by one of each and see what fits. Thanks guys.

01-10-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Need fuel line help quick I need to know what size the rubber hose is that is between the bottom of the tank & the steel line - it is about 12'' long. Mine is dripping gas all over my driveway as I type this. __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

01-10-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need fuel line help quick It could be 5/16" or 3/8" hose. It depends on the engine size that you have. 350 ci and larger engines came with 3/8" gas lines. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-10-2010, 07:20 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need fuel line help quick depends on weather you have 5/16 or 3/8 steel gas line //measure to see wich you have __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-10-2010, 07:23 PM	#4
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Need fuel line help quick As already mentioned...5/16" line if was originally a 6 cylinder truck or V8 with a 2 barrel. 4 barrel V8's got a 3/8" line I believe. If you need it fixed immediately, buy 12" of both sizes. You may want to pick up some small hose clamps while you are at it. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need Last edited by brn agn; 01-10-2010 at 07:23 PM.

01-10-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Re: Need fuel line help quick originally a 6 cyl., now a V8. My best bet, I guess, will be to by one of each and see what fits. Thanks guys. __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.



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