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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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removing fuel lines

I am trying to replace the metal fuel lines from the fuel bowl to the flex lines under the engine. I have those stupid plastic slides but not working. What are some better fuel line disconnect slides?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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did you clean the crap out of the fittings first before useing the plastic. lots of stuff is packed in there
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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The best that I could. I could not get them to release down by the firewall either and those are clean.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by wildstang
I am trying to replace the metal fuel lines from the fuel bowl to the flex lines under the engine. I have those stupid plastic slides but not working. What are some better fuel line disconnect slides?
The parts stores sell a universal (metal)fuel link disconnect tool.It is made to fit several different sizes.I will try to find a picture.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Amazon.com: A/C and Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - 4494, by OTC - OTC - 4494: Home Improvement
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Interesting those go in deep enough for the fuel line? Picture makes them look shallow.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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I have the metal and the plastic ones.I prefer the metal and they do work.Not very expensive and good to have when you need them.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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I will have to see if I can find a pair around here. A guy I know has a set of plastic ones that sound longer then mine I might try also. He also mentioned giving the line a twist to help break any corrosion between the fingers and the line which I didn't thing to try. He said I could try his metal ones also.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Yea...It might take a little persuading once you get the tool in there.Make sure to wear safety glasses or goggles in case the fuel flies when it does come apart....Good luck
 
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Yea...It might take a little persuading once you get the tool in there.Make sure to wear safety glasses or goggles in case the fuel flies when it does come apart....Good luck
Thanks, I 'll need it.
 
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I made a pair of plyers into those quick relase by welding a next up larger peice of gas line to the plyers then cut in have close around fuel line and slide into fitten, and bitch........
 
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I made a pair of plyers into those quick relase by welding a next up larger peice of gas line to the plyers then cut in have close around fuel line and slide into fitten, and bitch........
Do you have a picture to them to get better the idea?
 
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