HawkeyeGT

He guys,
I have a little problem with the fuel line, shown in the pic.
The generator is to close to it, so when engine is running they affect each other.
I think I saw one a pic that at the same engine, instead of that metal line, a rubber line was used.
That would be a lot easier than to bend a new one.
So now my question is, how much pressure is on that line? And can I do that without problems? Heat etc?
Thx
Hawk

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

should be below 10psi, around 6psi usually.

You can use rubber, but it's a big "no no".

You can buy a short chunk of hard line from napa for about $5. But yea, it's a PITA to do.

84z28350

Rubber isnt the best but will work. Just keep an eye on its condition, you dont want to leave it deteriorate and find out one day when you see fire coming from the hood!

HawkeyeGT

I just came back from working on my 'maro.
This fuel line problem, does still excist.
Sure, rubber isn't the best choice.
But what when I use aluminium tape or stuff like that, which would keep back the heat from the rubber. So it wouldn't get porously that fast.
Any objections?
Hawk

fawien

maybe try a braided fuel line kit you can find them on jegs.com

sofakingdom

iTrader: (1)

Routing the line correctly would help.

It should go between that heater hose fitting and the water outlet; and it should be behind the water pump, between the "leg" of the pump and the timing cover; not outside of the pump.

DO NOT use rubber hose. It WILL fail, it's just a question of how long before it does; and when it fails, it will spew fuel everywhere and set your car on fire.

I'd use that factory line you have there, just bend it back like it was before.

HawkeyeGT

I thought about that a few hours ago, too.
But I can't loose the line at the carb. Tight as hell...

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

USE A 5/8" flare wrench, and a 1" wrench to hold the carb nut still. It'll be tight.