Fuel Lines
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Fuel Lines
I know the "correct fix" to a cracked fuel line on the frame is to lift the body and replace the entire length, but short of that is there a correct method to splicing the fuel line?
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Originally Posted by PortDawg
I know the "correct fix" to a cracked fuel line on the frame is to lift the body and replace the entire length, but short of that is there a correct method to splicing the fuel line?
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). I've learned the best and easiest way to run both one piece lines(3/8" supply & 1/4" return line)is to get the aluminum tubing, drop your spare tire tub, start from the rear, and feed the LARGER line first(tape the end so it won't get debris in it)slowly along the frame, bending as needed. I did this with steel tubing on my Silver '68 coupe & it was a B-I-T-C-H. Took over 6hrs on that one, but was able to CAREFULLY & SLOWLY bend the line as I inched along towards the front of the car. Came out very nice, line installed in all the factory clips.
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My buddy and I starting stripping all the trim, bumpers, covers and lights off yesterday to start stripping the paint, and upon taking pictures today I noticed a leak from under the passenger door.
I thought for a second it was from spraying the Blaster on the bumper bolts and such, but upon further reviw it looks like my fuel line is leaking up where it goes over the rear wheel. So it looks like I will be replacing mine as well. I think I'll try Pauls way with the Alum line without splicing first, the spare is still out from redoing everything on the rear last winter.
I thought for a second it was from spraying the Blaster on the bumper bolts and such, but upon further reviw it looks like my fuel line is leaking up where it goes over the rear wheel. So it looks like I will be replacing mine as well. I think I'll try Pauls way with the Alum line without splicing first, the spare is still out from redoing everything on the rear last winter.
Last edited by 72-LT1; Jan 31, 2006 at 09:35 PM.
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Hey Paul, do you think you could've done it with steel line instead of the aluminum, or do you think it would've been too hard to bend? (Sorry, just saw that you did it with steel). Never mind.
Is the corrosion advantage of using stainless over mild steel worth it? (I head Stainless was a pain to bend.)
Is it a safe alternative to just splice a bunch of lines together?
Is the corrosion advantage of using stainless over mild steel worth it? (I head Stainless was a pain to bend.)
Is it a safe alternative to just splice a bunch of lines together?
Last edited by Patience; Feb 6, 2006 at 03:56 AM.
