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In The Ten Ring · 04-24-2015, 09:50 PM

So I got the new fuel pump on but the inlet is pointing a different direction from the original unit. So I am going to make the new fuel line a bit different and try and angle the end towards to inlet of the pump.

Is it OK to have the line (or hose) go over this part of the frame (engine cradle)?

*You can just see the new fuel line sticking out towards the left. The new fuel line is green in color (Poly Armor). The opening is nearly facing the camera. I plan to extend it over the framing member and over closer to the pump. The pump is covering in a grey plastic bag.

So is it OK to have the pump come over top of that framing member?

**truckdude239** · 04-24-2015, 10:03 PM

Flare the end of the hose and clamp your rubber line on that short distance will be fine it actually better to have the rubber there and not a solid metal line all the way to the pump

GRX · 04-24-2015, 10:13 PM

^^ exactly. Put a bulb in that hard line to eliminate hose slippage. Easy to do with the flaring tool. And you do want a hose from frame to engine to take up movement & vibrations.

In The Ten Ring · 04-24-2015, 10:39 PM

Well that's great! Thanks fellas!

Now here are my last questions.

1). I decided (for reasons I have now forgotten) to go back with 3/8 th. inch tubing rather than the original 5/16 th. Is that a good idea?

2). I have wanted an extra fuel filter, locating it under the passenger side of the cab. Is that a good idea also?

04-24-2015, 09:50 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	New fuel line almost there BUT..... So I got the new fuel pump on but the inlet is pointing a different direction from the original unit. So I am going to make the new fuel line a bit different and try and angle the end towards to inlet of the pump. Is it OK to have the line (or hose) go over this part of the frame (engine cradle)? *You can just see the new fuel line sticking out towards the left. The new fuel line is green in color (Poly Armor). The opening is nearly facing the camera. I plan to extend it over the framing member and over closer to the pump. The pump is covering in a grey plastic bag. So is it OK to have the pump come over top of that framing member?

04-24-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: New fuel line almost there BUT..... Flare the end of the hose and clamp your rubber line on that short distance will be fine it actually better to have the rubber there and not a solid metal line all the way to the pump __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

04-24-2015, 10:13 PM	#3
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: New fuel line almost there BUT..... ^^ exactly. Put a bulb in that hard line to eliminate hose slippage. Easy to do with the flaring tool. And you do want a hose from frame to engine to take up movement & vibrations.

04-24-2015, 10:39 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: New fuel line almost there BUT..... Well that's great! Thanks fellas! Now here are my last questions. 1). I decided (for reasons I have now forgotten) to go back with 3/8 th. inch tubing rather than the original 5/16 th. Is that a good idea? 2). I have wanted an extra fuel filter, locating it under the passenger side of the cab. Is that a good idea also?



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