DanOldsMan

I have a fuel line leaking like a sib. it appears to be on the right side body/frame but I cant spot the fuel line. How is the fuel line accessed to be repaired or replaced. Also, Is there is an inline fuel filter on the 66 Olds Toronado. Newbie looking for answers for my newest addition to my collection. Thanks in advance. PIC's are always helpful

joe_padavano

The fuel filter is built into the carb. Note where the fuel line enters the carb. It connects to a cylindrical housing with a hex on it. Remove the fuel line from the housing, remove the housing from the carb, and the filter will be inside. Be VERY careful removing and reinstalling this housing, as it is very easy to strip the threads in the pot metal carb body, at which point you'll be sending it out for a helicoil.

The fuel line unfortunately goes on the frame before the body is installed. Access is difficult at best with the car assembled. You'll need to feel along the line and slowly remove the bolts on the clamps that hold the line to the frame. I'm not that familiar with Toros, but I suspect that there's a portion of the line that runs inside the frame rail also.

By the way, I believe the term you are looking for is "leaking like a sieve", which is another word for a strainer.

MDchanic

Yeah - had me thinking or that picture of my little brother with crayons in his hand, a big smile and an even bigger wet spot in the middle of his pants.

- Eric

DanOldsMan

yeah I meant sieve, thanks for the replies folks, looks like I need to drop the tank. ughh!

oldcutlass

Look at the rubber lines between the tank and hard line. There is also a rubber line feeding the fuel pump.