Fuel Line Problem
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From: Clymer PA
Fuel Line Problem
I have everything disconnected from the engine with the exception of the two rubber fuel lines that run to the fuel pump(and of course the two motor mount bolts). There are two metal fuel lines that run parallel to each other down the frame of my car from the gas tank up to the fuel pump where they are spliced into the fuel pump with rubber fuel lines. The problem is this, whenever I disconnect the larger rubber fuel line from the metal fuel line ; fuel comes spilling out. I've tried everything I can think of to keep the fuel from coming out but nothing seems to work. Is it going to be easier to empty all the gas out and then pour it back in when I am finished or is there an easier way that I am missing?
Ok guys let's put on our thinking helmets :)
Ok guys let's put on our thinking helmets :)
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (bence13_33)
Mine does the same when I replaced the lines. I just thought though...what about putting
a vacume on the return line??? Id like to try this and see if it works. I have a vac
pump so maybe???
Nicholas
a vacume on the return line??? Id like to try this and see if it works. I have a vac
pump so maybe???
Nicholas
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Fuel Line Problem (bence13_33)
Why not disconnect the rubber hoses from the pump and clamp them off there? That's what I did when I changed my pump.
I read someone else clamped(a shop towel & vice grips) it off back at the tank and drained the line.
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 9:11 PM 4/9/2002]
I read someone else clamped(a shop towel & vice grips) it off back at the tank and drained the line.
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 9:11 PM 4/9/2002]
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (bence13_33)
Bence,
I had this problem too when I pulled my motor also. What I did to stop the fuel from going everywhere was find a bolt the sized of the rubber fuel line and put it in the end of a short piece of the rubber fuel line. This was slipped over the big fuel line and no more leaks.
TA-DA.
I had to ask what to do here too. Someone pointed this trick out to me also.
Hope this helps.
I had this problem too when I pulled my motor also. What I did to stop the fuel from going everywhere was find a bolt the sized of the rubber fuel line and put it in the end of a short piece of the rubber fuel line. This was slipped over the big fuel line and no more leaks.
TA-DA.
I had to ask what to do here too. Someone pointed this trick out to me also.
Hope this helps.
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From: Union Ontario
Re: Fuel Line Problem (bence13_33)
I always cut the flow of fuel with vice grips on the hose.
This just means your fuel level is higher than the outlet of the fuel line, the fuel will drain until the levels have gone below the outlet of the fuel line.
I say plug the fuel line as above and when you replace the line just do it quickly.
This just means your fuel level is higher than the outlet of the fuel line, the fuel will drain until the levels have gone below the outlet of the fuel line.
I say plug the fuel line as above and when you replace the line just do it quickly.
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (MikeC)
Jeez, seems so obvious...I guess I'm just a little slow :). I'll try the vice grip trick tomorrow when I yank the engine out. I can't wait to start cleaning up that engine compartment, it's a real mess!
As always guys thanks for your help! :cheers:
As always guys thanks for your help! :cheers:
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (MikeC)
Bence, I gotta get started cleaning my engine compartment tomorrow. Wanna help with mine?
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (Eddie 96)
Hey, anybody see that Steam Cleaner on QVC & late night TV?? supposed to work wonders in engine compartments.
Get this----my wife has been asking ME to order one???? :eek: :confused:
Bence I just order TRW 2399F60 pistons---are they the same as yours? 0.060+?
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 9:32 PM 4/9/2002]
Get this----my wife has been asking ME to order one???? :eek: :confused:
Bence I just order TRW 2399F60 pistons---are they the same as yours? 0.060+?
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 9:32 PM 4/9/2002]
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Re: Fuel Line Problem (MikeC)
Mike:
It's funny you should say that lol. Every time my buddy sees how clean my car is he responds with "you're just like a d@mn woman" :D.
Eddie:
I would, but I think I'm gonna have my hands full with mine :).
1970 Stingray:
Yes the 2399F60 pistons are the ones that I have in my engine. They have a slight dome and with my closed chambered heads will put me around 10.5-11:1 compression ratio.
Intimidator454:
Yep, tried the gas cap trick but the gas still spilled all over the place.
It's funny you should say that lol. Every time my buddy sees how clean my car is he responds with "you're just like a d@mn woman" :D.
Eddie:
I would, but I think I'm gonna have my hands full with mine :).
1970 Stingray:
Yes the 2399F60 pistons are the ones that I have in my engine. They have a slight dome and with my closed chambered heads will put me around 10.5-11:1 compression ratio.
Intimidator454:
Yep, tried the gas cap trick but the gas still spilled all over the place.
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From: chatham ont
Re: Fuel Line Problem (bence13_33)
hey bence if you need to know any little tricks for doing your engine compartment get back at me,i just did mine for 383 transplant and it looks kick butt way better than i thought it would look.lots of complemants from people.it did it pretty cheap too.also put a 3/8 bolt in your feed line from steel fuel line and tighten clamp up again,the other line is your return which you won t use again with a aftermarket carb and fuel pump