fuel lines
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fuel lines
My buddy cut fuel lines leading to my engine because he had to pull the engine out. He cut it right after the goofy conector that ford makes that sits just before the injector rail.
My question is, is that repairable? Can A new fitting be put on the line or do I have to replace the entire line? How would I do it? Im a good mechanic but have never had the opportunity to do fuel lines.
My question is, is that repairable? Can A new fitting be put on the line or do I have to replace the entire line? How would I do it? Im a good mechanic but have never had the opportunity to do fuel lines.
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he cut the line just behind the connector, is it safe to take the fitting and just cram it back into the line? i need to fix this before the end of the week, and i wana do it right. i heard the plastic is very delicate and i simply dont want it to leak
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I would expect that to work. But not being able to see exactly what your dealing with, I can't be certain.
As for the line being "delicate", if it is, then it's deteriorating and needs to be replaced.
Fuel injection fuel line needs to hold preasurized fuel. 35-40 psi at the rail. If the regulator goes out that can jump to 100+ psi in the lines.
Not something you want running through a "delicate" fuel line.
I'd try it, and check for leaks. If it's brittle and you can't get it to go in, then the line needs to be replaced.
As for the line being "delicate", if it is, then it's deteriorating and needs to be replaced.
Fuel injection fuel line needs to hold preasurized fuel. 35-40 psi at the rail. If the regulator goes out that can jump to 100+ psi in the lines.
Not something you want running through a "delicate" fuel line.
I'd try it, and check for leaks. If it's brittle and you can't get it to go in, then the line needs to be replaced.
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Its not brittle, I just know that fuel lines are generally delicate to were if they are damaged or improperly installed, they can fail. From what I see the line looks like its in perfectly healthy condition, like a brand new line. However snipped at the end.
thx for the advice guys, just what i wanted to hear.
thx for the advice guys, just what i wanted to hear.
