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Apr 5, 2001 | 11:28 AM

jmccary

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I have a 351 with siezed bolts on the fuel lines going into the carb. When I change the filter (at the carb inlet), the line is going twist, kink, and most likely break. I need to get the line changed as soon as possible but I don't think that I can re-route the replacement very easily. Is there any danger to putting on a rubber line as a temporary replacement? Is there a big advantage to use the metal line from the fuel pump on the front left side of the motor to the carb? I will replace the metal one as soon as I can get a chance. My ability to put a kink in a perfectly good line is simply amazing.

any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Jason

Apr 5, 2001 | 11:35 AM

rocky

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Hi, I had the same problem with my line. One thing more you may want to do. Wrap the rubber line with heat-shield tape. I had a problem with vapor-lock after I switched over to rubber. It's amazing how much heat the rubber line will absorb and retain.

Apr 5, 2001 | 12:59 PM

jim henderson

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Be sure to use hose rated for fuel. Some rubber and plastic hose will melt or "craze" and give you really big problems. I would use a good worm type hose clamp.

Any reason you can't try to get the line loose without breaking? You could try to spray the fitting and where the line goes into the nut with some liquid wrench and let it sit over night, and spritz it again when you start. If you happen to have some freeze spray you might spray the line but not the bolt in the hopes of breaking up whatever is causing it to stick. Maybe some gentle tapping on the wrench with a small hammer will "shock" it loose without twisting the line.

I am not familiar with your carb setup, but these are suggestions that have worked for me on other engines. I think I have twisted only one metal line in nearly 30 years of tinkering. Just takes, time, patience, the right touch and the right tools.

Jim Henderson

Apr 5, 2001 | 06:36 PM

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just take a torch!!!!! just kidding. i had same problem, and i replaced the hose with stainless steel braided hose and brass fittings. it looked better and came apart more easily.

Apr 6, 2001 | 08:04 PM

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thanks for the suggestions guys. i will get it off this weekend. i'll make sure to take care heat and rubber issues.

thanks.
jason

Apr 27, 2001 | 09:32 AM

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May 1, 2001 | 09:57 PM

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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 01-May-01 AT 10:57 PM (EST)[/font][p]my carb line was just like that and also my brakes were I replaced the fuel pump and twisted that off so i took and bought a 30 inch line kinked it went and got a 8inch one cut it in halve put one on the fuel pump and one on the carb and put rubber hose in between brake lines were easier when u get the 5or6 dollar tube bending tool