Fuel filter/line question Options

[last337]

Okay, I first want to say how much I appreciate you guys all taking the time to not only go out and find my car from Ebay but also to point this out to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As you know with most auctions the info is always a bit limited and unfortunately this guy didnt disclose much. However, after reading what you have all pointed out and knowing that this car will be shipped, I called the seller and asked him for a bit more information about this pic. He informed me that the leak is in fact coming from the clamp connection to the fuel filter shown in the picture. He also said he would tighten that connection before shipping.

I had a couple of follow-up questions for the rest of you. I see a lot of people doing the stainless steel fuel line conversion. The fuel filter shown here is plastic and the this fuel line is a rubber line so whats the deal with the stainless lines? How much pressure is on that line? This car has a carb and not the original fuel injection so wouldnt that indicate much lower pressures? What is it that makes these cars so prone to fires?

If anyone can provide any info I would appreciate. Also, if anyone has any good sites for manuals and images and such that would be great too!

Thanks!