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Old 05-15-2016, 07:44 PM
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Default What do you have for a fuel line?

Could you show me pics of your fuel line leading to your Holley? I'm trying to eliminate all the clamps and leaks. Thanks, Todd
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Here is my home garage result using the Lars "How to build a fuel line" paper as guide. Doesn't quite look pro but has never leaked!
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Originally Posted by Tbone4432
Could you show me pics of your fuel line leading to your Holley? I'm trying to eliminate all the clamps and leaks. Thanks, Todd
from the fuel pump I came up with tubing then one clamp on superlite braided hose to tubing the after hose to carb All AN fitting and AN filter. worked for me. I didnt want to go with hose all the way to the pump. I prefer tube in that area. hope it helps!





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Originally Posted by ddawson
Hello D. I.s this a fitting for an LT-1 Holley? Are the three outlets flair fittings? I have been looking for this fitting locally to plumb a Holley on non Vette project, I only find pipe thread. Where did you get it?
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Originally Posted by Tbone4432
Could you show me pics of your fuel line leading to your Holley? I'm trying to eliminate all the clamps and leaks. Thanks, Todd

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First pic shows braided hose from fuel pp to Holley fuel regulator. Second pic is remainder of fuel line run to carb. All fittings are AN-6.
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That brass block fitting is commonly used with multi-carb systems. You can find them on eBay with SEARCH for "Brass fuel block fittings". They were also used on Olds J-2 tri-power systems, so you could search there, too.
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Braided lines and AN fittings from the tank forward.


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Originally Posted by Eljay
Hello D. I.s this a fitting for an LT-1 Holley? Are the three outlets flair fittings? I have been looking for this fitting locally to plumb a Holley on non Vette project, I only find pipe thread. Where did you get it?
On mine it's a cross between the Qjet and Holley.

From the pump to the filter is the standard Qjet setup. I then bought the 71 LS6 lines and cut the one side to fit the Qjet filter. Of course you have to double flare the fitting.

If you have several flares to create I really like this tool.
http://www.eastwood.com/professional...DlcaAl2g8P8HAQ
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Be careful what material you use for the hard tubing!

If you're running fuel, make sure it's stainless steel! Not aluminum (ask me how I know...). Aluminum will fatigue and split open and suddenly, you'll have fuel spraying on the windshield and boy, does it smell strong!

Here is my stainless steel setup.




Straight down to the Fuel Pump. Use the shortest fitting possible at the bottom, because it barely clears the stationary rod on the A-Arm.



Underside of Fuel Pump.
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Originally Posted by Eljay
Hello D. I.s this a fitting for an LT-1 Holley? Are the three outlets flair fittings? I have been looking for this fitting locally to plumb a Holley on non Vette project, I only find pipe thread. Where did you get it?
They fitting and lines can ordered from most of the online Corvette vendors.
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When the mechanical fuel pump gave out I decided to use an electric pump at the gas tank and go up the passenger firewall with steel supply/return lines to keep the fuel cooler since the car is a basketcase resto-mod........

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"Lars" fuel line/filter and stock LT-1 block/lines at carb.
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Originally Posted by ddawson
Does your fuel filter have a return line?
Do you have a better picture of it?
What is the part # and where did you get it?
Thanks
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Yes it does.

Uses the standard AC filter with return nipple.

For the lines I got them from
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/vpc7132

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Originally Posted by ddawson
Yes it does.

Uses the standard AC filter with return nipple.

For the lines I got them from
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/vpc7132
I already have the fuel lines but no auto parts store can come up with the right filter.
Do you have the part number?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Originally Posted by ddawson
Yes it does.

Uses the standard AC filter with return nipple.

For the lines I got them from
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/vpc7132
Mr. Dawson you have a PM from me.
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Filter is a GF 432
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50g&ukey=18192

No local place is going to have it.

Got your PM but my cell is a work phone that they monitor.

I have the standard drop base filter and standard PVC fresh air supply 90 and rubber hose.

Here it is all finished.

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