'53 Flathead Gas Line
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'53 Flathead Gas Line
When I got my truck, it had a rubber gas line from the tank to the fuel pump. I'm thinking that was not the case from the factory, but can find a listing. I will likely make my own but wondering about the routing.. Any info or pictures would be great..
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I bought a gas line for my 54 V8 from these guys: https://www.inlinetube.com/products/sfrf5501
It was cheaper than Midfifty and shipping wasn't too bad. Your Flathead line is different than my block line but it will be of good quality.
It was cheaper than Midfifty and shipping wasn't too bad. Your Flathead line is different than my block line but it will be of good quality.
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Thanks for the responses.. I've shopped all the usual parts suppliers and came up empty handed.(Inline tube didn't carry it either).. Probably because it is one year...
Anyway... I'll make my own. My only question is, does the line run inside the frame rail or on top, between the cab and frame? Inside the rail makes the most sense but ...?
Anyway... I'll make my own. My only question is, does the line run inside the frame rail or on top, between the cab and frame? Inside the rail makes the most sense but ...?
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Thanks for the responses.. I've shopped all the usual parts suppliers and came up empty handed.(Inline tube didn't carry it either).. Probably because it is one year...
Anyway... I'll make my own. My only question is, does the line run inside the frame rail or on top, between the cab and frame? Inside the rail makes the most sense but ...?
Anyway... I'll make my own. My only question is, does the line run inside the frame rail or on top, between the cab and frame? Inside the rail makes the most sense but ...?
Let me recommend copper/nickel tubing. The guy at NAPA recommends it highly. It is easier to bend. You can even bend it by hand if you want or have to.
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From the illustration in post 2 it looks like it is on top. On my 54 the line runs on top between the cab and frame until it kicks under the top rail of the frame after it comes out in front of the cab. The 54 and 55 line goes the whole way to the front since the Yblock fuel pump is up front.
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