I'm putting new fuel lines from the tank to the fuel pump on my 1969 442. They are from Inline Tube and are preformed. They are two pieces- one is very long (tank to front of car) and the other is a short piece that goes through the frame to the vicinity of the fuel pump. I can't even come close to installing the long section as it meanders up and over the rear coil spring mount. Any suggestions other than cutting the long section into two parts? Thanks!!

 

Short of a section of hose, pretty much the only other way is to remove right side body mount bolts, maybe slightly loosen left mounts and lift the right side body off the frame a few inches. Even trying to feed a cut section of line is tricky.

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Thanks for the reply. I'm even considering running braided steel fuel line the entire run from tank to pump. I might be able to make some progress if I was able to raise the car a few feet but all I have is jack stands.

 

Don't run the braided steel AN hose. It's just rubber hose below the nylon or steel braid. If you don't run the steel fuel line you have you can use Dorman fuel line. Manufacturers used it as OE fuel line in later years. Just make sure you have a heat gun to assemble the connectors.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-800-072

 

You can do AN hose if you get the PTFE lined. The fittings are different.

 

Thanks Olds64. I think using nylon lines that might be the best solution verses jacking up the body. Are there fittings to adapt the nylon line to the steel lines (I plan to use the steel inside the frame)? Thanks again!!!

 

All of you have helped me figure out the best move (I think?). I ended up cutting the long piece into two pieces. I spliced it in an area that would not be subjected to alot of road debris, floor hoists, exhaust heat, or suspension parts. I cut it pretty low on a vertical run up to the tank. Then I used heavy duty rubber fuel line instead of trying compression fittings or any other more rigid methods. The assembly manual for the car shows three splices using a rubber piece connecting the steel line. In fact, the cut I made is where the factory has a rubber connector piece. So it's probably as good as stock. Again, thanks for your help!!

 

Glad you got the fuel line installed.

In case someone does an install with the Dorman fuel line, this is the fitting you use to mate the Dorman nylon fuel line to 3/8 fuel hose. Don't just use a hose clamp with the fuel hose slid over the nylon fuel line. It will leak!

SURR K145