headers melting fuel line
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headers melting fuel line
I've got a 1986 F-150 Extended Cab with a 302 EFI V8. The previous owner put aftermarket headers that are too close to the fuel lines and cobbled a true dual exhaust system around them. One line already looks like it got pretty hot and scorched the rubber jacket. The same fellow must have made a temperary fix by slipping a rubber hose over the bad spot. Now the rubber has burned away and is exposing the underlaying hose. The fuel lines are about maybe 1/2 a inch, if not closer, away from the headers and is resting on my Automatic trans column shifter linkage. I'd like to keep the headers and true dual exhaust it has, so anyone got any suggestions how I can shield the lines from the heat of the headers. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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headers melting fuel line
maybe some of that heat wrap stuff that you can put on your starter, to protect it from the heat of the headers. that would be much better than having a big backfire one of these days!
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headers melting fuel line
I would get out my tube bender, and re-route the entire fuel line away from the headers. The last thing you want (if you plan on keeping this vehicle)is a ruptured fuel line spewing onto your headers.
I wouldnt drive the truck until this was done.
Drew.
I wouldnt drive the truck until this was done.
Drew.
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