Problem replacing a fuel line
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lewiston NY
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14,'17, '20-'21
Problem replacing a fuel line
I’m trying to replace my pump to carb line for a show in two weeks and I am stuck. Can’t stop the flow of gas.
It is a 63 with the 250 hp and I am trying to put in the original single line. What is there now is the 300 hp filter and line and it is costing me points.
The car has air and unless i completely remove all the air equipment, I am not getting at the flex hose on the top of the frame in the engine bay. I really don’t want to dismantle the air. I tried putting a clamp on the fuel line back at the tank but after 10 minutes, fuel was still coming out pretty good from the pump. I don’t think the clamp can get tight enough on the gas line. Not sure I want to get it any tighter like with Vise Grips. I’m afraid of crushing the rubber the line.
Maybe I just have to take off the supply line from the pump and try capping it quickly?
Or... not doing a lot of fuel lines, maybe I am just not doing something simple. Any suggestions appreciated.
It is a 63 with the 250 hp and I am trying to put in the original single line. What is there now is the 300 hp filter and line and it is costing me points.
The car has air and unless i completely remove all the air equipment, I am not getting at the flex hose on the top of the frame in the engine bay. I really don’t want to dismantle the air. I tried putting a clamp on the fuel line back at the tank but after 10 minutes, fuel was still coming out pretty good from the pump. I don’t think the clamp can get tight enough on the gas line. Not sure I want to get it any tighter like with Vise Grips. I’m afraid of crushing the rubber the line.
Maybe I just have to take off the supply line from the pump and try capping it quickly?
Or... not doing a lot of fuel lines, maybe I am just not doing something simple. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Army
Look - get a pair of these from Harbor Freight for cheap.....clamp them on the rubber tank line just enough to stop the flow; no damage. You'll find a bunch of uses for them too. Brake hoses, clamping flat parts while glue dries.
Boom! Done!
Boom! Done!
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; May 9, 2018 at 07:23 AM.
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Fuel line
I had to change the fuel line in my 68 at the tank. I drained the fuel, put a clamp on the line and worked quickly to put the new line in place. In your case, I would drain as much fuel as you can, and jack up the front of the car and change out the line. Do it outside and keep hot lights and sparks away from your work area. A box of kitty litter would help to contain any spills. Jerry
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2011
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From: Lewiston NY
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14,'17, '20-'21
I had the John z version on it, but still leaked. Bought Frankie’s and put it on the back and it worked like a charm. I couldn’t get at the front. A/C in the way. Can’t even see it.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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Also, if working with your hands overhead on fuel lines, it's a good idea to a rag or bandanna around each wrist.....it'll keep raw gas from telegraphing to your armpits. Don't ask me how I know............
