Carb fuel line removal?
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Carb fuel line removal?
How do I remove my fuel line from my quadrajet without twisting the line in half? I can't get the nut to twist without twisting the line. Thanks!
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (devveldogg)
soak it with some penetrating oil for a while and try again. :smash:
try a pair of vice grips on the line too.
try a pair of vice grips on the line too.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (The_Dude)
I had this same issue when I was replacing my fuel filter and I was actually able to back-off the filter bolt that the line goes into. I admit I was lucky. Then I was able to 'have my way' with the line bolt. Just need to be careful.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (bigvette1)
I was using a wrench to hold the filter nut, but the problem is that metal fuel line want's to twist with the fuel line nut. I'll try some PB blaster tonight.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (The_Dude)
Use plenty of the PB but I wonder how it got that corroded? Was the fuel filter changed recently? Just wondering.
If it still won't budge, measure where an inline fuel filter would fit near the carb, cut the line with a pipe cutter leaving about 2-3" at the carb fitting to push the 3/8" fuel hose from the filter on and cut again where the the filter will fit. Take the entire carb fitting out at the fuel inlet nut. Remove the paper filter and toss it out. Keep the spring that is inside the fuel inlet and make sure you retain the teflon washer on the end of the large fuel nut. Then put it back together with a new inline filter. Good luck.
If it still won't budge, measure where an inline fuel filter would fit near the carb, cut the line with a pipe cutter leaving about 2-3" at the carb fitting to push the 3/8" fuel hose from the filter on and cut again where the the filter will fit. Take the entire carb fitting out at the fuel inlet nut. Remove the paper filter and toss it out. Keep the spring that is inside the fuel inlet and make sure you retain the teflon washer on the end of the large fuel nut. Then put it back together with a new inline filter. Good luck.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (bigvette1)
Use plenty of the PB but I wonder how it got that corroded? Was the fuel filter changed recently? Just wondering.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (R. Bruno)
Cut the fuel line then stick a closed box end wrench to the bolt with the fuel line and hold the large carb nut that holds the fuel filter with a pair of vise grips that should provide you with a good bite on the fuel line nut. It works most of the time.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (The_Dude)
Use a rubber hose, but DON'T cut the line yet. Split the hose lengthwise and loop it over the line, then use some vice grips with a gentle pressure...you just want to get some extra friction to hold the line still while you turn the nut. Also, make sure that the inlet nut (1-1/8" I think) is held still. Keep in mind that when you open the hood the carb is right in the middle, so things like rubber hoses and clamps or damage due to vice grips on the line will stick out like a sore thumb (also be carefull you don't clamp the vice grips on your thumb). :jester
Before cutting the line check with your local parts dealer for a fule line...the are not too expensive...probably around $20 or $30...and safer as well as pleasing to the eye.
Before cutting the line check with your local parts dealer for a fule line...the are not too expensive...probably around $20 or $30...and safer as well as pleasing to the eye.
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (Rockn-Roll)
Thanks Rockn-Roll! I'll give that a try before cutting anything. I'm just trying to get my Lar's rebuilt quad on and it's turning into a nightmare. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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[Modified by The_Dude, 8:49 AM 5/22/2002]
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[Modified by The_Dude, 8:49 AM 5/22/2002]
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (The_Dude)
Is'nt ironic how we work on the C3's and start a simple project that should take 30 minutes and it turns into a 2 week marathon where trouble creeps into other parts that we never dreamed of. Quite a hobby!
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (bigvette1)
After soaking for a couple of days. I put a wrench on the filter nut and a tubing wrench on the nut holding the line and it came right off as if it wasn't ever stuck. I think the key was holding the big filter nut steady. This forum is great. :cheers: :D
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Re: Carb fuel line removal? (The_Dude)
Glad what was suggested worked. Now....... take some fairly course steel wool or emery cloth and polish the hell out of the fuel line from the nut back about 3". Take the fuel inlet fitting out and do the same. Make sure you was everything off with a solvent like brake cleaner. Replace the teflon washer on the end of the fuel inlet nut, use a new filter and put in the spring. Should not have the problem again when the filter gets changed 1/year with other tuneup items.
