Fuel Line Hose
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Racer
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From: Buffalo NY
Fuel Line Hose
Can someone tell me what the size of the flex fuel line hoses on a 69 427/390 that run
1. From the sender in tank to the frame line
2. From the return in the tank to the frame line
3. From the frame line to the fuel pump
4. From the frame line to the fuel filter return line
I need to buy new rubber, and since I am not going the NCRS route I would prefer to go to the store and buy this line in couple foot sections instead of ordering from the typical Vette parts suppliers.
1. From the sender in tank to the frame line
2. From the return in the tank to the frame line
3. From the frame line to the fuel pump
4. From the frame line to the fuel filter return line
I need to buy new rubber, and since I am not going the NCRS route I would prefer to go to the store and buy this line in couple foot sections instead of ordering from the typical Vette parts suppliers.
Last edited by matthud; Mar 7, 2006 at 05:36 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by markdtn
Most of it is 3/8 or 1/4. Can't speak for a BB but I know on a SB you must buy the molded frame-to-pump hose or it WILL kink.
you have to get the molded hose or make a huge loop (not a good idea)
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by matthud
Is the molded stuff flexible enough in case things arent exactly where they should be?
Do I have to use the molded stuff at the tank end? I wouldnt expect to much movement back there.
Do I have to use the molded stuff at the tank end? I wouldnt expect to much movement back there.
No you don't
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Racer
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From: Buffalo NY
So is it 1/4 and 3/8 at the tank end, for the return and the feed, respectively?
Which way is the inlet fitting on the fuel pump supposed to point on a 427/390?
Which way is the inlet fitting on the fuel pump supposed to point on a 427/390?
Last edited by matthud; Mar 8, 2006 at 01:04 PM.
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I think a lot of the factory supplied gas line hoses have extra thick walls, so just going down to the local auto parts store and buying a few feet of hose is perhaps not going to work well. These molded duplicate dimensioned gas line hoses are something of a Dr. Rebuild specialty. Also, they have the correct appearance (ribbing, color strips).