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Posted by: SGB Nov 12 2006, 07:29 PM

I think I'm gonna be replacing the original fuel lines.
Question: Do most folks replace through the center tunnel? I saw that Chris has SS replacements for the tunnel, but I want to run under the rocker panel on the drivers side. Is this "acceptable". Any reason I should not do it this way? What about the route? I could run up and through the existing vapor return line holes, then down inside the front fender and through the existing holes in the bracket things to get back to the engine zone. Is this going to be OK or does the high point creat a problem? I think it would sorta be a "trap" like a sink drain, but the fuel is under pressure when the key and pump are on.
Opinions?
Experiences?
Comical assides?


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Posted by: 396 Nov 12 2006, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(SGB @ Nov 12 2006, 05:29 PM)

Posted by: mikez Nov 12 2006, 08:12 PM

Replacing ANYTHING that handles fluids after 30+ years is a good thing.....just wish my HMO had that same opinion..............

Posted by: Headrage Nov 12 2006, 08:24 PM

Run them in the exact way they came..

Why do you want to change the routing?

I replaced mine with stainless and ran it down the tunnel and out the correct opening to the FI/Carbs....

Posted by: trekkor Nov 12 2006, 08:34 PM

I deleted the return line and the return fitting on the tank. I ran a braided -6 SS line in the tunnel.

KT

Posted by: SGB Nov 12 2006, 11:21 PM

I was looking at a diff route B/C I thought (from looking at search results) that it was a pretty big deal. Granted, the car is on jackstands with the tank out, but the engine is still in there, which apparently wasn't gonna make it any eaasier...

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Nov 12 2006, 11:48 PM

Hey Scott, when you do replace them, would you send them to me? I would pay for shipping.

Let me know...

Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 13 2006, 06:33 AM

QUOTE(SGB @ Nov 13 2006, 12:21 AM)