Broke my hard fuel line

[jimbo1229]

Im so screwed I broke my hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb. Does anyone know if you can get fuel fittings and hose to make it work til my new part arrives? I have a 3.0l motor, but I don't no what fittings to use. Im supposed to be taking it on our vacation buuut look like im not

 

[Bondo]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

Im so screwed I broke my hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb. Does anyone know if you can get fuel fittings and hose to make it work til my new part arrives? I have a 3.0l motor, but I don't no what fittings to use. Im supposed to be taking it on our vacation buuut look like im not

Ayuh,.... With a length of 3/8" automotive brake line, 'n a flairin' tool, you can build yer own New 1,....

Rubber hose is allowed, but not recommended,.. GC Approved rubber hose of course,..

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

I use SS braided fuel line on mine with -AN fittings.

 

[jimbo1229]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

haulnazz what size fittings did you use for the carb and fuel pump fittings? I wanna use braided line over rubber myself. All the automotive places didn't have fittings for this application

 

[tahoejag]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

Im so screwed I broke my hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb. Does anyone know if you can get fuel fittings and hose to make it work til my new part arrives? I have a 3.0l motor, but I don't no what fittings to use.

If your fuel line broke...i.e...no good. Cut the line and use the original fittings! As stated in another thread use brake line, bend to shape, attach fittings onto line and then use flare tool. You won't need the new part that arrives...send it back.

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

The fitting sizes will vary based on your carb size and fuel pump outlet size. It may make more sense just to make your own hardline like others have suggested. You can rent the tubing benders from any auto parts store, usually at no charge. I used SS-braided line on mine because I swapped to a completely different carburetor setup which made my old hardline useless. For what it's worth, I used fitting from Russell Automotive (Edelbrock) for my installation.

 

[jimbo1229]

Re: Broke my hard fuel line

Tahoejag I would use the old fittings but the previous owner rounded the fitting that connects to the carb so I think that's why the fuel line broke when I was trying to take it off, it rolled the fuel line like a piece of putty.