Hi everyone;

1977 F250, 460 cid. I just got finished installing new fuel line from the rear tank to the pump. The line from the pump to the carb had frozen onto the pump, so I removed the pump and line. I want to replace the short line to the carb, but it seems the "normal" sources (Jeff's, LMC) only have lines for other engines.

Is the 460 line that unique? If so, where can I pick one up?

Thanks in advance, guys!

 

Is it just a rubber fuel line? If so, go to AutoZone or whichever parts store you use and get a coupla feet and some new hose clamps. If you're not sure what size (diameter) take a piece with you to match it up.

 

Stick a fuel filter in the line between the pump and carb while you're in there. Be sure to get the fuel infected lines as they stand up better to the junk gas we get now.

 

Another more expensive option is braided fuel lines and the fittings needed for fuel pump and carb. Summit or Jegs as well as other places have these. Could be around $40 or more pending on where you source them.



If it's just a rubber line and clamps, Autozone, Orileys, Advanced, Napa or your local parts store should have what you need for $15 or less.....




Best of my knowledge there is no "special" fuel line (for dents). Only "special" lengths for said motor you'd be working on......

 

hey guys;

thanks for the responses.

I'm talking about the steel line running from the "out" on the pump up to the carb; it terminates right under the coil, and the rubber hose runs from this termination to the carb.

The line nut that was on my pump to carb line seized to the line itself at the pump's fitting. Removing it ruined the line (it literally coiled the line up like a spring!).

This line was clearly pre-made (i.e. stock), as it had clean bends in it that corresponded with where the line needed to be directed (straight up, along the front of the block and beside the power steering pump, ultimately right up beside the platform for the AC compressor.

I've fashioned another one out of straight steel fuel line; the problem is the bend at the out line of the pump must be pretty severe (i.e. more than 90 degrees). This results in a flattening of the tube at the bend, and the resulting narrowing of the inner diameter.

I'd like to stay stock if possible; hence the question about where to find.

Thanks!

 

Go to the parts store and get a length of steel brake line and bend your own. The steel line is annealed so it bends easily.
Here's some lines I bent for my 390.

 

Wow; those look really nice!

So they have this annealed brake line in 5/16"? It's got to be 5/16 because the pump's "out" fixture is a female 5/16.

Thanks for posting this up!

 

Yup, 5/16" line is what I used. It's available all the way up to 3/8" and lengths up to 60"
Mine has inverted flare nuts on both ends but when I have an application that calls for hose on one end, I take that end a put a "partial" double flare on that end. It's not as professional looking as a true rolled bead but it serves the same purpose, and no one can see it anyway.

 

Hey guys;

The line I want to replace is steel, not rubber. It runs from the pump's out fitting to the top of the engine under the coil. Rubber hose is attached from there over to the carb.

 

Nice!

Mind if I ask which store you went to? It might make it a little easier for me to know they've got it (or at least can get it).

Thanks again!

 

Any auto parts store has it. Its just standard replacement steel brake line. It comes in lengths from (I believe) 4" to 60" and diameters from 3/16" to 3/8" (not including metric here). As far as I know, all steel brake line is annealed to make it easy to bend.
Most stores have it in a rack. Sometimes they keep the rack behind the counter, sometimes its out in the open.
To make really nice consistent bends, it's best to use a tubing bender. You can get a cheap one at Harbor Freight and for this that's probably all you would need.

 

ok! thanks for the info.

 

Don't buy the green painted brake lines either they are becoming more common in the parts stores and they are difficult to work with in bending. Get the steel or silver colored ones like shown in mikes pics.

 

Make sure you're looking at the standard threaded lines if you go pre-cut to length instead of the metric, too...I think that was alluded to earlier.....?

Mike;
Your 390 gets better lookin' every time I see it! Nicely done

 

Thanks! One of these days it's going to actually run instead of being a very big paperweight.