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| Larmo63 |
 Feb 26 2017, 10:10 PM
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I've got one fuel line to install (carbs) and the engine is out. I had no luck getting the new line in further than 8 -12"
I can't imagine doing this with the engine in without bending the f*ck out of the new line.... |
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Larmo63 What is the trick to installing a new fuel line? Feb 26 2017, 10:10 PM
r_towle Take off the access plate between the seats, mirro... Feb 26 2017, 10:16 PM Larmo63 I have it off, it just seems to stop.
I really g... Feb 26 2017, 10:18 PM
Keith914
I have it off, it just seems to stop.
I really ... Feb 26 2017, 11:17 PM
6freak
I have it off, it just seems to stop.
I really ... Feb 27 2017, 08:49 AM napasteve Best done with a helper. We did 2 lines with the e... Feb 26 2017, 11:05 PM ejm
I can't imagine ding this with the engine in ... Feb 26 2017, 11:18 PM Larmo63 Do I pull the front rubber grommet out at the tank... Feb 26 2017, 11:36 PM Steve
Do I pull the front rubber grommet out at the tan... Feb 27 2017, 09:54 AM aggiezig Lawrence - I haven't done the job before but w... Feb 27 2017, 12:06 AM porschetub That's why I used the correct fuel grade plast... Feb 27 2017, 12:42 AM PNW_Boxer993 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hxFRQTWLetw Feb 27 2017, 12:59 AM db9146 Lawrence,
Leave the front grommet in place to guid... Feb 27 2017, 06:20 AM mepstein I don't take out any grommets. I lube the ss l... Feb 27 2017, 06:25 AM BeatNavy Agree with all who said you need a helper. It sho... Feb 27 2017, 08:58 AM clapeza I feel your pain, brother!!
Racer Chris... Feb 27 2017, 09:06 AM 76-914
Lawrence,
Leave the front grommet in place to gui... Feb 27 2017, 09:18 AM toolguy The first one did I tied a string to the plastic... Feb 27 2017, 10:16 AM Larmo63 I'll give it another try today with the right ... Feb 27 2017, 10:29 AM Keith914
I'll give it another try today with the right... Feb 27 2017, 03:43 PM forrestkhaag I used a fish tape run from the front to the back ... Feb 27 2017, 10:41 AM mtndawg I just did this with my car. The tunnel photos in ... Feb 27 2017, 12:17 PM 914_teener
I just did this with my car. The tunnel photos in... Feb 27 2017, 02:14 PM turk22
I'll give it another try today with the right... Feb 27 2017, 06:33 PM Larmo63 The boroscope idea is great!
I have one. Than... Feb 27 2017, 07:57 PM mepstein There are 2 access panels to look through. You rea... Feb 28 2017, 06:43 AM Amphicar770 I used wire puller lube on the steel line and grom... Feb 28 2017, 12:51 PM PlantMan Yep, I just got a scope too for about $20 on ... Feb 28 2017, 12:56 PM Larmo63 I'm using a boroscope, I watched the video, tr... Feb 28 2017, 02:50 PM clapeza
Rubber tip is now gone, at one point, I couldn... Feb 28 2017, 06:38 PM mepstein What is keeping it from moving forward? Has to be ... Feb 28 2017, 04:07 PM Larmo63 I tried and tried with the right hole, then tried ... Feb 28 2017, 07:44 PM Coondog I always thought the larger hole was easier then t... Feb 28 2017, 10:56 PM Larmo63 The smaller hole was easier, and smelled better.
... Feb 28 2017, 11:11 PM sjhenry1075 This is what I did and it literally took me about ... Apr 14 2017, 01:37 PM  |
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