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Rusty Fuel lines
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Just got my son's 97 d1 back on the road after differential surgery. His fuel gauge was out so I figured Id put in a new fuel pump. Seemed pretty simple on rave. Always expecting rust and more broken parts than I need, but can't use a torch on these. Turns out the fuel line connections were so rusty even with two days of soaking in PB blaster, they wont budge without twisting the tubes coming from the pump. The questions is can I replace the rusted connectors or do I have to install all new lines? I attached a picture.
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Someone who knows more than me will confirm or deny this, but yes you can.
Follow the rubber back to where it turns to metal, using a pipe cutter cut the metal line and then using fuel injector hose and clamps replace the rubber, you will need to use the injector clamps on the fuel pump end too. It is not that hard to run new fuel line, just time consuming to do the whole truck, you buy a roll of tubing, feed it though and bend to fit. |
Originally Posted by Spike555
(Post 357909)
It is not that hard to run new fuel line, just time consuming to do the whole truck, you buy a roll of tubing, feed it though and bend to fit.
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Cut the line immediately behind the rusted fittings. Buy these and install.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-800-036 |
Originally Posted by Spike555
(Post 357909)
Follow the rubber back to where it turns to metal, using a pipe cutter cut the metal line and then using fuel injector hose and clamps replace the rubber,
if you were only fixing the return line clamps would be ok, but i wouldnt clamp the feed side. |
Sorry for the late response. The compression fittings worked like a charm. Thanks
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Originally Posted by haleyrover
(Post 365432)
Sorry for the late response. The compression fittings worked like a charm. Thanks
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