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May 15, 2019 | 10:13 AM

CaptainMorganUOR

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Fuel line pinch? <Solved>

I'm working through some fuel supply issues, will be replacing the fuel pump, but I also noticed that the bend in the line at the pump is pretty tight and creates a bit of a pinch. Is this anything to worry about trying to straighten out? And if so, how to do so without mangling the line?

1972 Corvette, 350ci

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May 15, 2019 | 12:16 PM

MelWff

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I cannt imagine that small of a pinch will effect flow. Can you update your profile or add to your post the year and engine ?

May 15, 2019 | 12:54 PM

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I cannt imagine that small of a pinch will effect flow. Can you update your profile or add to your post the year and engine ?

Updated. I was thinking the same, but I didn't want to go through the replacement and something so simple to still be messing me up, so wanted to solicit other opinions.

May 15, 2019 | 03:32 PM

ignatz

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Do you have the correct preformed S-shaped hose from the pump?

May 15, 2019 | 05:14 PM

MelWff

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the link below shows the "S" hose
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...it-front-70-82

May 16, 2019 | 01:17 PM

CaptainMorganUOR

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Quote:

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Do you have the correct preformed S-shaped hose from the pump?

No, it's a standard piece of fuel hose (3/8"?)

May 16, 2019 | 01:23 PM

ignatz

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No, it's a standard piece of fuel hose (3/8"?)

Get the hose and lay off the Captain Morgan when you go for a test drive!

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May 17, 2019 | 08:05 PM

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That pinch is fine, dont try and fix it. And find the "S" line. ITs worth the few bucks it'll cost but shop around to save on shipping

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May 17, 2019 | 08:41 PM

CaptainMorganUOR

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Thanks guys. I will leave it alone, and I have the S fuel hose on order in time for the pump replacement.

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Jun 24, 2019 | 11:36 PM

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1957 fuel line

Hi Jim
I have attached a few pictures from one of my unrestored 57
You look to be getting a little to close to the exhaust
Note the location of the last clip to the frame
Dave

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