Rubber fuel lines
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Rubber fuel lines
My '67 is giving me fits with it fuel system. I just got the transmission reinstalled, and the engine would not fire. Found the pump was not getting fuel to the carb. So I replaced the pump. Ran for a while, then died again, no fuel to the carb. So I suspect the fuel line between the pump and tank is leaking so the pump cannot pull fuel. Can I just run rubber fuel line from the tank to the pump or should I use metal? Thanks!
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Rubber fuel lines
Try to find the leak or blockage and repair it if possible.
Rust can eat thru a fuel line but it will usually show up as a fuel leak also.
Rubber lines will crack or rot out, that will usually show up as a fuel leak also.
Run a wire thru a steel line or use compressed air to check for a blockage.
Replace your rubber lines if they are old anyway.
Rust can eat thru a fuel line but it will usually show up as a fuel leak also.
Rubber lines will crack or rot out, that will usually show up as a fuel leak also.
Run a wire thru a steel line or use compressed air to check for a blockage.
Replace your rubber lines if they are old anyway.
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Rubber fuel lines
Rubber from the pump to the carb will trap heat and cause the fuel to boil by the time it reaches the carb. That has been my experience. Stick to a metal line. I use 5/16 brake line. It ought to last another 30+ years and you will have gotten your money's worth for sure.
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