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Originally Posted by Scotty B
...a few cracks in the main fuel line going to the carb. When I cranked it up, fuel came bubbling right out. I will get a new 3/8 inch rubber hose this weekend and fix it.
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Scotty, were the cracks in the metal line going from the fuel pump to the carb? If so, use the rubber hose only as a very temporary fix until you can replace the metal line. The rubber hose should not be used on the pressure side, as it can burst after a few years, depending on the hose quality. I had a 3" rubber pressure hose on my old Ford burst in the driveway after only 5 years or so. (A poor idea from Ford!) Definite fire hazzard also...
The parts place, Fusicks, OPG, etc have the pre-bent metal lines for about 20 bucks or so. Prepare to shape them a little better when you install them as they are not perfect.
Glad you located the problem!
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