Crappy fuel lines

[Andreas]

Tried to change the fuel filter tonight...
Didn't work that well. The fitting that goes into the filter has corroded 100% stuck to the fuel line. Just twisting the whole fuel line.

Ok I'm gone change the pump anyway.
Going for braided lines.

I've done a search and found whats needed from the filter and to the AFPR (RPM got the fitting) But cant find whats needed before the filter.

 

[typhoonscuba]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

do you mean to go up to the gas tank?

 

[Andreas]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

No, the pump to filter fittings

Have not got my new pump yet so I have not dropped the tank yet.
Wanne get all the parts and just put the "new lines" kit in over the day.

 

[Andreas]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

I cant figure out by reading old posts what plumbing I need to connect braided lines to the pump.
Planing to run 8an for feed and 6an for return.
This is what I know:

16mm-8an for feed to the AFPR (RPM billet AFPR)
If I stay with stock type filter its 16mm - 8an both sides on the filter.
14mm - 6an on the return line.
But from the inlet side of the filter to the pump??? How do I connect that?
And the return line?

I also read that there are some space prob with the return line if you trying to put a 90degree bend there.

Would be greatfull if some one has a list for a complete "kit" of plumbing for replacing the crappy stock lines with steel braided hoses. Like the one thats posted in the vault about tranny lines.

thanks

/Andreas

 

[just a 6]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

I cant figure out by reading old posts what plumbing I need to connect braided lines to the pump.
Planing to run 8an for feed and 6an for return.
This is what I know:

16mm-8an for feed to the AFPR (RPM billet AFPR)
If I stay with stock type filter its 16mm - 8an both sides on the filter.
14mm - 6an on the return line.
But from the inlet side of the filter to the pump??? How do I connect that?
And the return line?

I also read that there are some space prob with the return line if you trying to put a 90degree bend there.

Would be greatfull if some one has a list for a complete "kit" of plumbing for replacing the crappy stock lines with steel braided hoses. Like the one thats posted in the vault about tranny lines.

thanks

/Andreas

Man i'm supriced that you haven't checked out my truck at www.rackeltrim.se i've got all the fittings you need with partnumbers from Summit Racing.

Shame on you Andreas not to check your local Sy/Ty first

just kidding man

 

[Andreas]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

hehe....spank me and call me daisy!!!

 

[mrweelr]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

That's odd, I changed my fuel filter a few days ago with no drama. Just used a box end wrench on the line and the filter, came off just fine. Post some pics of your new setup once you get it all done ;-)

 

[VermontTy]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

That's odd, I changed my fuel filter a few days ago with no drama. Just used a box end wrench on the line and the filter, came off just fine.

That's because you live in California. It can get very messy working on brake and fuel lines from a truck that's seen less than perfect weather. For this, we are all jealous, and hate you. :rotf:

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

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That's because you live in California. It can get very messy working on brake and fuel lines from a truck that's seen less than perfect weather. For this, we are all jealous, and hate you. :rotf:

the northeast > * for rotted fuel lines..

infact, my DD's gas tank has developed a hole in it thanks to the weather and years of abuse.. 135k miles on it and it is dripping gas.. just ordered a new tank on ebay.. hopefully it will get here soon and I can swap it out..

 

[schrgds]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

NE = Rotted everything.

I moved west because I hated to see my cars rust away, and got tired of using liquid wrench and blow torches on everything. lol.

 

[jjorgensen52]

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I can vouch for the rotted fuel lines... I keep trying to get stainless replacements, and they keep asking if they can have the originals for a template, to which I have to reply that I am looking for new lines because there is nothing left of the old ones :rotf:

 

[VermontTy]

Re: Crappy fuel lines

I can vouch for the rotted fuel lines... I keep trying to get stainless replacements, and they keep asking if they can have the originals for a template, to which I have to reply that I am looking for new lines because there is nothing left of the old ones :rotf:

haha...send them what a typical NE fuel line is.....rubber from the sending unit to the frame, maybe a foot or two punky, half rotted steel line that could go at any second, then patched in rubber to and from the filter which has now been converted to a 3/8" barb fitting on each end instead of the GM threaded line because it's too expensive to get the fittings again, maybe a foot or so of steel line up to where the firewall is, then rubber again to the motor! I'm sure they'd get a kick out of it!