replacing fuel line hoses question
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replacing fuel line hoses question
Ok, this is a really dumb question but I have not had a vehicle with a carb in about 16 years. I am trying to replace the the rubber hoses that connect my fuel lines. Heres the problem, how do i stop the gas from pouring out while I am doing this. I have filled up a 44 oz cup and gotten my arm covered in fuel trying to do this. What do i need to do to stop the gas from flowing through the tubes. I have disconnected the battery but it did not help. Thanks for the help.
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From: maui.HI
What part of the fuel system are you trying to replace? I'm assuming your replacing somewhere near the fuel tank where the lines are below the fuel level, right? Anyway what I try to do is make ready a small plug just before you remove your old hose. You can use a small section of hose the same size as the one you're replacing and stuff one end with a bolt. Try to be fast and make sure you protect your eyes.
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take one end of the orignal hose off and quickly clamp a bolt in to stop the fuel flow while poutting your thumb over the other end of the metal line.
go ahead and put the new peice of rubber hose on the metal line with the clamps already on that hose and your thumb over the other end. now yank the rest of the old hose off and quickly attacth the other end of your new hose to the other metal line
i think i probably just cinfused the crap out of you
go ahead and put the new peice of rubber hose on the metal line with the clamps already on that hose and your thumb over the other end. now yank the rest of the old hose off and quickly attacth the other end of your new hose to the other metal line
i think i probably just cinfused the crap out of you
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Oh well, I guess I will just have to find a way to plug the lines. Now, does anyone know what size rubber hoses I need since I cannot take the old ones off to take to the parts store. 1977 F-150 460, C6, dual tanks. The only thing I know is that 5/16ths is to small. Thanks
