plastic fuel line
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
plastic fuel line
My fuel line has a leak about 8 inches from the tank. It is a hard plastic line
and I am having trouble finding another line or how to repair it. Any help would be very useful. It is a 1985 ford f150 302 automatic with dual tanks.
and I am having trouble finding another line or how to repair it. Any help would be very useful. It is a 1985 ford f150 302 automatic with dual tanks.
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,977
Likes: 2,733
From: Virginia
If you go to the parts store, they have repair kits for these lines. You can also rig in a regular rubber fuel line with clamps. If you get the correct size, the plastic line will just slip up into the rubber line, and then you can use a hose clamp around the rubber line to squeeze it against the plastic line. It's not exactly the correct way to do it, but it seems to work ok.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Thanks. If I was to use fuel injection hose what is the possibility of crimping the plastic line when clamping the hose?
Secondly what size brass fittings are sold in kits and what stores handle these?
I am not getting this info at my Oriley store. I feel however they are just not wanting to help me find proper parts. Rush Rush Rush
Again thanks. Waiting for more info.
sctrt
Secondly what size brass fittings are sold in kits and what stores handle these?
I am not getting this info at my Oriley store. I feel however they are just not wanting to help me find proper parts. Rush Rush Rush
Again thanks. Waiting for more info.
sctrt
Moderator
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 22,415
Likes: 92
From: Denver Metro Area, CO
I would go to a NAPA store, the one near me has all kinds of loose brass fittings.
No idea about kits for this stuff but I would ask there.
I can't imagine you'd be able to crimp the original plastic line very easily, just don't put gargantuan forces on it when tightening the clamps.
No idea about kits for this stuff but I would ask there.
I can't imagine you'd be able to crimp the original plastic line very easily, just don't put gargantuan forces on it when tightening the clamps.
FTE Legend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 53,939
Likes: 2,382
From: NY and VA
I got my kits at NAPA. Depending on the line it could be either 5/16" or 3/8". I did a "quickie" repair on my 89 SW with fuel injection using 2 clamps on each end (7 years ago)
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Spokane, WA
I replaced all the plastic lines on my conversion with Dayco push-loc hose. I just carefully cut the plastic hose off the factory fittings and replaced it with push-loc. It has been together over 10 years with no problems and no clamps.
Kenny
Kenny
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
FTE Legend
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 56,542
Likes: 0
From: In my own world
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jh225
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
May 11, 2010 02:53 PM
Aerodude
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Sep 11, 2003 08:09 PM
