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skokie · 12-09-2003, 01:10 AM

Is this fuel line ok where it is located?

dinnut · 12-09-2003, 01:12 AM

i dont see why not

skokie · 12-09-2003, 01:13 AM

Thanks dinnut. I cut about 3 foot of hose off to get a kink outta the fuel line. Didnt know if going over the radiator hose was a no no.

dinnut · 12-09-2003, 01:14 AM

hmm. i dont think it would hurt it. only if it got really hot for some reason....?

Longhorn Man · 12-09-2003, 01:22 AM

The fuel line is OK, but you better move that fuel filter. You need to place it where there is NO CHANCE of it hitting anything and shattering.
Hot engines and raw fuel make for an exciting couple min. It'll make for an exciting hr or two if you don' have a fire ext on hand.

Baradium · 12-09-2003, 01:23 AM

I'd personally want to go with metal line, bend it tight around the carb to keep away from evertything... It *should* be ok, but might lead to vapor lock how it is, Make certain that the rubber is not touching any metal anywhere. You do NOT want it to rub through.

Baradium · 12-09-2003, 01:27 AM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
The fuel line is OK, but you better move that fuel filter. You need to place it where there is NO CHANCE of it hitting anything and shattering.
Hot engines and raw fuel make for an exciting couple min. It'll make for an exciting hr or two if you don' have a fire ext on hand.

Agreed.

I prefer to go with the plastic filters, a lot of people freak out about plastic, but I've seen too many engines with factory filters to be extremely worried, I've heard of more glass filters breaking than plastic melting. Don't like metal up there because you can't see anything.

I also like to keep a fire ext in every vehicle. Unless it's been stolen by my brother the '70 has one and the scout has one, both pretty easily accessible.

midyearvet@aol. · 12-09-2003, 01:28 AM

The routing is fine, but I do not like to use rubber fuel line in the engine compartment except for short fuel hose from gas tank frame line to fuel pump. Line from fuel pump to filter to carb should be steel. You can use 5/16 or 3/8" brake line with flared fittings on ends. They make fittings for fuel pump & carb to fit & you can buy fuel filters set up to take the inverted flare fittings.
You will need to bend tubing to fit. I use Imperial Eastman tubing benders, but there are cheaper ones. Use a piece of welding rod to make templet to bend tubing to. This will look like a factory setup if done nicely and much safer.

Good luck Rick-Ca.

skokie · 12-09-2003, 01:52 AM

Thanks for the info. I saw a plastic one at the parts store tonight so I will go back tomorrow and pick it up. I will also look into metal lines all the way.

12-09-2003, 01:10 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Is this ok where it is? Is this fuel line ok where it is located? Attached Images

12-09-2003, 01:12 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i dont see why not __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-09-2003, 01:14 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	hmm. i dont think it would hurt it. only if it got really hot for some reason....? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-09-2003, 01:28 AM	#8
midyearvet@aol. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 103	Fuel line routing The routing is fine, but I do not like to use rubber fuel line in the engine compartment except for short fuel hose from gas tank frame line to fuel pump. Line from fuel pump to filter to carb should be steel. You can use 5/16 or 3/8" brake line with flared fittings on ends. They make fittings for fuel pump & carb to fit & you can buy fuel filters set up to take the inverted flare fittings. You will need to bend tubing to fit. I use Imperial Eastman tubing benders, but there are cheaper ones. Use a piece of welding rod to make templet to bend tubing to. This will look like a factory setup if done nicely and much safer. Good luck Rick-Ca.

12-09-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Thanks dinnut. I cut about 3 foot of hose off to get a kink outta the fuel line. Didnt know if going over the radiator hose was a no no.

12-09-2003, 01:22 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The fuel line is OK, but you better move that fuel filter. You need to place it where there is NO CHANCE of it hitting anything and shattering. Hot engines and raw fuel make for an exciting couple min. It'll make for an exciting hr or two if you don' have a fire ext on hand.

12-09-2003, 01:23 AM	#6
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	I'd personally want to go with metal line, bend it tight around the carb to keep away from evertything... It should be ok, but might lead to vapor lock how it is, Make certain that the rubber is not touching any metal anywhere. You do NOT want it to rub through.

12-09-2003, 01:52 AM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Thanks for the info. I saw a plastic one at the parts store tonight so I will go back tomorrow and pick it up. I will also look into metal lines all the way.



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