[iusamson]

Hey All -

I am replacing my current fuel line I'd like to know if anybody has run into a similar issue. I installed a Heidts 4 Link Rear End last winter. When I went to hook up the fuel line, I found that the upper rear corssmember doesn't have the clearance (or the angles) to get a proper fuel line in. To limp it along for the few weeks of good weather I had, I went from the link under the door (I believe the last guy installed a two piece line..not very well) to the tank line using a rubber hose and clamps. To me, this works fine - but I don't know about the "safety" aspect of it.

Has anybody run into anything similar? Is using rubber hose in the fuel system (yes - the hose says it's rated for fuel) a bad idea? There isn't really a good way to get pictures, but I'll try to post some this weekend.

Thanks,
Josh

[john68]

If you modified from original, you will need to fad a line, if you can put a 4 link, in a fuel
line should be a piece of cake.

[Fred Ficarra]

Yeah, rubber should only be used if it's covered with braided material. Drag racing rules limit rubber hose to a very short length. 12" comes to mind, but that's from the '60's.

[scblucam]

After two "flame ons" I do not use rubber any more except for very temporary. SS braided hoses with AN fittings anywhere pressure is present.

[john68]

12" still good number, for a vibration connection, unless a stock factory system,

[BPOS]

I'd replace the rubber line. You don't need to replumb the entire length. Just make a new steel section up to the point where you are happy again. Double flare both the old and the new, and use a brass flare union to join them. At least that's what I'd do.

[iusamson]

Originally Posted by john68

If you modified from original, you will need to fad a line, if you can put a 4 link, in a fuel
line should be a piece of cake.

Yeah - I figured I would have to, but I'm just not sure where to route it. Heidts did not think this through (or at least provide any instruction) on what to do here.

Originally Posted by scblucam

After two "flame ons" I do not use rubber any more except for very temporary. SS braided hoses with AN fittings anywhere pressure is present.

Would this work?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-29410/

The length on it is probably going ot be closer to two feet - but this is purely a street car. I am definetely getting rid of the rubber, but I think that going with hardline would require a re-route to the other side of the car. I'm no expert, but from an "ease of install" and "overall safety" standpoint, if the hoses in that link look like they woudl work then I think that would be my preferred path....

thoughts?

Thanks to everybody so far - it's nice to have a community of likeminded individuals who are willing to throw in their $.02

[Fred Ficarra]

Look like good stuff and for that price, might as well have some spare hose.

[daves80z28]

Originally Posted by iusamson

Hey All -

I am replacing my current fuel line I'd like to know if anybody has run into a similar issue. I installed a Heidts 4 Link Rear End last winter. When I went to hook up the fuel line, I found that the upper rear corssmember doesn't have the clearance (or the angles) to get a proper fuel line in. To limp it along for the few weeks of good weather I had, I went from the link under the door (I believe the last guy installed a two piece line..not very well) to the tank line using a rubber hose and clamps. To me, this works fine - but I don't know about the "safety" aspect of it.

Has anybody run into anything similar? Is using rubber hose in the fuel system (yes - the hose says it's rated for fuel) a bad idea? There isn't really a good way to get pictures, but I'll try to post some this weekend.

Thanks,
Josh

if you are running a mechanical pump, rubber line is ok, as long as its marked for fuel.[ id use braided rubber though]
if you are running an electric pump, id use aluminum or steel lines [flared with unions to connect and use a GM threaded fuel filter ,fuel injected style.[flare the lines and use the fittings]