Fuel line replacement
New guy here,
been lurking for awhile though. I am doing my first restore on a 72 stingray 454 I have been working on for about a month. Made tons of progress so far it seems though that the brake lines and fuel lines have got to go. My question is do I have any other options other then lifting up the body away from the frame? Has anyone used plastic lines like Dorman? Life would be a lot easier, I’m not trying to win trophies but still don’t want to disgrace the corvette logo. If I have to lift it I will. Thanks for the help |
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Originally Posted by Dan_72
(Post 1599559746)
New guy here,
been lurking for awhile though. I am doing my first restore on a 72 stingray 454 I have been working on for about a month. Made tons of progress so far it seems though that the brake lines and fuel lines have got to go. My question is do I have any other options other then lifting up the body away from the frame? Has anyone used plastic lines like Dorman? Life would be a lot easier, I’m not trying to win trophies but still don’t want to disgrace the corvette logo. If I have to lift it I will. Thanks for the help |
Originally Posted by Dan_72
(Post 1599559746)
New guy here,
been lurking for awhile though. I am doing my first restore on a 72 stingray 454 I have been working on for about a month. Made tons of progress so far it seems though that the brake lines and fuel lines have got to go. My question is do I have any other options other then lifting up the body away from the frame? Has anyone used plastic lines like Dorman? Life would be a lot easier, I’m not trying to win trophies but still don’t want to disgrace the corvette logo. If I have to lift it I will. Thanks for the help If you go all in and remove the body, and you have the time and money to really do it, it's a blast. Good Luck with your adventure and be safe.:flag: |
Originally Posted by caskiguy
(Post 1599560982)
and the fuel lines can be replaced with flexible line but where it runs up the back rail ( you won't be able to remove this part of the supply and return) you just have to make sure it isn't subject to damage.
Good Luck with your adventure and be safe.:flag: Thanks, John |
Originally Posted by JohnRR
(Post 1599562648)
Can you tell us more about the flexible fuel line. Such as a brand, size, and maybe a part number?
Thanks, John https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-lines-2.html https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-routing.html Read through this for hose and assembly. http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/pro...fi-fuel-system Best of luck guys. :flag: |
I have a 502 1972 corvette that I replaced the line. I did it in one piece. I used a 3/8 aluminum line and just fed it thru the way the original went thru. Did it in one piece and without lifting the body.
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Originally Posted by 540 vette
(Post 1599565017)
I have a 502 1972 corvette that I replaced the line. I did it in one piece. I used a 3/8 aluminum line and just fed it thru the way the original went thru. Did it in one piece and without lifting the body.
Did you replace the fuel line, the fuel return line, or the rear brake line? I am in a similar situation as one of the people who owned my 69 350 crimped the fuel return line off about 4 feet behind the front wheel. I didn't pick it up until I decided to put the car back in stock form, and on adding the fuel return line (off the GF-45 fuel filter) I traced the metal line back to the "termination" (a crimped line done by Bubba). I was thinking of lifting the body off the frame as next Winter's project so I could replace all the lines and POR-15 the top of the frame rails... |
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