Fuel line from pump to carb

[TJ1978]

Is this something you guys would recommend?

1967-70 Chevrolet GMC Truck, 1969-70 Blazer Jimmy 4WD 350CID 4bbl 3/8

1967-70 Chevrolet GMC Truck, 1969-70 Blazer Jimmy 4WD 350CID 4bbl 3/8" Pump to Carb Line, OE Steel

www.inlinetube.com

I was looking at the braided AN type lines summit sells but... meh.
I’d rather run the hardline up to intake area then rubber to filter to carb. Similar to what I have on my blazer.

the old “stock” metal fuel lines I have are rusted on the inside and the bends are already kinked...

I have a stock carter mechanical fuel pump with edlebrock avs carb.

 

[rampage]

If it was me I’d run hardline as much as possible, preferably stainless. Obviously you need to run some kind of flexible line from the frame rail to engine to absorb vibration.

 

[TJ1978]

Maybe this, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g3156n?rrec=true

If I order the hardline I’d have to rig something up on the connector that would go to the carb. Maybe braided from pump to carb will be a cleaner, safer look?

 

[TJ1978]

Or

this

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to this

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what the links above look like installed

 

[TJ1978]

Ordering the black line from the carb to black braided line to pump.

 

[Wes Harden]

The braided line would best. I don't know of a SS tube bent for a Carter, only q jet. I used a spectre inlet tube one time, and had to change the pipe plug, for the pressure gauge port. The one that came with the part would never seal. I had been warned about previously.

 

[TJ1978]

I may have to mod the connector from the hose to the pump as other have said in the reviews. It bolts right up to an edelbrock mechanical fuel pump but not always with a Carter.

I’d rather mod it than buy another darn fuel pump

 

[Wes Harden]

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Would be the correct fitting for stock pump

 

[TJ1978]

What would you suggest? Getting the fitting you linked?

Will that screw into the carter and screw into the fuel hose?

or do I go with cutting the fitting off the end of the hose and using a hose clamp over the pump bar

 

[TJ1978]

I have to look out for the bottom radiator hose... I can probably get an elbow fitting for the pump if needed


Like this

 

[mrk5]

I like switching that stuff over to -6AN but that's a little extravagant. I would probably plan on the elbow.

 

[TJ1978]

I like switching that stuff over to -6AN but that's a little extravagant. I would probably plan on the elbow.

Cut the hose at the fitting and clamp it down?

 

[mrk5]

You could. Technically they say not to clamp the braided stuff but I've done it. I use fuel injection clamps.

 

[Wes Harden]

You could cut it and hose clamp, since not steel braided or high pressure . You can also get the -an fitting in a 90 or 45.

 

[TJ1978]

I have that 90 that allows you to move the elbow portion where you want to.

what is the best to cut the hose? I have metal snips, will be sharp enough? They are brand new

 

[TJ1978]

@mrk5
Yes?

https://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/fuel-hose-clamp/koehler-3-8in-fuel-injection-clamp-4-pack-kef16/940355_0_0?spps.s=3570

 

[TJ1978]

I have these two old hard lines? What if I connect this to the pump and cut it and put the hose and clamp on it?

 

[cheavyk10]

Yes I've done that a few times, just make sure you flare the end of the line a bit just for safety sake. I ran it on a truck like that for 15 years and never had an issue.

 

[Wes Harden]

I have done it as well, if possible do a bubble flair. Mild tube flair (45*)is ok, be sure there are no burrs or sharp edges on the flair

 

[TJ1978]

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Would be the correct fitting for stock pump

that fitting screw right into the braided line and pump? Then I won’t have to cut it. Hmm still may get too close to the lower rad hose.