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Topic: Fuel lines
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 12:03 PM
   
How in the heck can you put a one peice line in? I am going to buy a prebent line, but the way I see it, its impossible. Do you guys have any tricks to do it? I was thinking about cutting it in half and just using a union to put it together. pleeeeeeease help me  -Jeff
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-06-2002 02:53 PM
It may be an almost no win situation. The only time I did it, the rear was out. What year do you have?? As for a union, guess they're OK. The late 67 and 68 had a two piece line that spliced by the torque box on driver side. All they did (Ford) was a piece of fuel line and two clamps. If it's good enough for Ford, oh well! I'd maybe double clamp it at each end and use good fuel line.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 02:58 PM
Its a 65 289.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 03:04 PM
Would -6 racing fuel line work? Its the braided stainless line. That would be fine to run from the pump to the tank i'd think?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 03:48 PM
I think it would work many pro streeters use it around here.But it's kinda pricey,and remember it needs to be replaced I think it's every 6-8 years.Because the rubber inside it dose wear out.I really not sure on the time line.SCOOP ------------------
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 04:16 PM
15 feet is about 60 bucks, which is the same price as the prebent line. But i did not know about having to replace it, thanks for the info. Also scoop, how does the line go to your fuel pump in your car? Is it ran through the wheel well and then through the front left fender apron into the engine compartment? thanks again.
-Jeff
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 04:43 PM
Yes it dose,
The hose I've seen in summit racing,gose for $80 to $150 for 20 feet.Thats brand names like russel,and Aeroquip,ect.Make its a real steel hose not just a cover over it.
And dont quote me on the life of the hose I maybe way off.But I remember reading something like that when I was replacing my lines.SCOOP SCOOP. ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 05:02 PM
So how did you replace your lines? Did you use the prebent kit? I don't think it will ever fit being one peice.
thanks again
-Jeff
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 05:25 PM
I did I had to the old line had a leak and lots of junk in it.I used the moroso
aluminum fuel line.It was easy to bend and went on great.But its not real strong,and it's not good choice for the street.The aluminum line has to be tied down well so it dose not move around alot. I used rubber wraped clamps to tie it to the frame every 3feet or so.But at time I needed something easy to use and cheap $20.I will redo it next year,with either braided line or 1pc hard line.That would alot safer and last alot longer.
The 1pc line needs the car to be up high so you can get around easy.And it would help to remove the leaf spring too.And both driver side tires front and rear.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 06:14 PM
K thanks for the info. I think I am going to go with the hose, What size do I need? I was thinking -06, or should I go bigger? What size does -06 covert to? thanks.
-Jeff
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 06:32 PM
I think the 3/8 is the best chioce it's big enough to handle most upgrades.
I think the 6an is 5/16 not sure on that one.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-06-2002 07:05 PM
Scoop: Have you seen the Aeroquip used. It was suggested we consider this for fuel line on EFI conversion. No prebent lines available for this project. A local guy used aluminum which is definitely not good for EFI as there is a lot of pressure. Another alternative is the Ford style. Windsor Fox mentioned the Aeroquip. Will call Summit in AM for info. Thanks for your comments.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 07:11 PM
My brother inlaw and father inlaw both used the Aeroquip socketless hose it's black not the steel line,cool stuff seems like dam good hose.Its real easy to work with,and hooked up easy too.Both the cars have only had it on for 2years.And no neither have injection,reminds me of my favorite shirt that says,"injection is nice
but I'd rather be blown",
sorry could not help myself. 
I thinking of the Aeroquip hose myself it's not bad on the price too.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 07:26 PM
Do a search and read this post,"Car Almost Destroyed!" I dont know how to link you to it.SCOOP. ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 07:32 PM
So you guys are going to run the Aeroquip hose from the pump to the tank? Thats just the rubber hose right? is that safe?
-Jeff
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-06-2002 07:33 PM
Thank for the feedback. Take a hard look at that. That explains why W-F said it was good!
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-06-2002 09:00 PM
I recently replaced the stock fuel line in my 66 Fastback with an (optional) 3/8" line which comes pre-bent from several Mustang vendors. In my case, the driver's front fender was off the car and there was no engine, transmission, nor driveshaft. However, the rear end and brake system was completely installed. I would think that it can be installed in a fully assembled car with a little jiggling back and forth. The only hole it has to go through is the one in the front fender inner apron. I did have to make up some larger line clamps to accommodate the 3/8" line. I also installed a 3/8" tank sending unit to match the larger line. It was one made for a 69 tank but fit just fine.------------------
Bernie Frank
66 Fastback restomod project
85 GT (preserved)
82 GT (original)
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RobsRestoMod
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Spring, Texas
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-07-2002 02:56 AM
I just replaced my fuel line with the stock pre-bent style, only thing is I didnt have my exhaust installed. I fed the line all the way up, under the left front fender, installed the back first, then massaged the front part in, not to bad. Hope this helps. Rob
www.65restomod.com
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 368
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-07-2002 06:45 PM
thanks for the info. Is it not good to run the stainless steel braided line all the way through the car? I was told its not something you want to do? I can't decided, hard line or hose. Thanks again!-Jeff
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