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Old Aug 21, 2024 | 02:31 PM
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fuel line splicing

Hey all. Got 90 F150 XLT, 5.0 engine. Trying to splice fuel line back together after removing Y's in both the supply and return lines. The Dorman kits I got state to hold the line in hot water for 10 min. Steaming hot water for over ten min. and can't get the barbs in more than 1/4 inch. What am I doing wrong? Or does anyone have a better idea.
 
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Hey all. Got 90 F150 XLT, 5.0 engine. Trying to splice fuel line back together after removing Y's in both the supply and return lines. The Dorman kits I got state to hold the line in hot water for 10 min. Steaming hot water for over ten min. and can't get the barbs in more than 1/4 inch. What am I doing wrong? Or does anyone have a better idea.
There's a special tool do do this job. It looks like a caulking gun.
 
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Thank you. What is the actual name of it or do you have picture of it? I'm normally over on the 73-79 forum, so I'm totally green to this type of fuel lines.
 
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Thank you. What is the actual name of it or do you have picture of it? I'm normally over on the 73-79 forum, so I'm totally green to this type of fuel lines.
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That's what it looks like. You'll need to measure your fuel line and fittings to see if it's compatible.
 
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