Fuel Line Leaking, How to Repair?

[BigCountryx]

The return fuel line from my TB is leaking where the hard line changes to flex. There isn't a replacement part to found for this anywhere in town. Being this is a recirculation line and should be running at lower pressure than the feed line, I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to cut the hardine and clamp a repair hose in place of the flex hose. For now, that is the only option that I can think of other than going to the pick and pull and trying to find a good one that hasn't been ripped out allready since almost every '87+ truck I ever see there has allready had the TBI or the entire engine stripped.

 

[dremu]

The return fuel line from my TB is leaking where the hard line changes to flex. There isn't a replacement part to found for this anywhere in town. Being this is a recirculation line and should be running at lower pressure than the feed line, I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to cut the hardine and clamp a repair hose in place of the flex hose. For now, that is the only option that I can think of other than going to the pick and pull and trying to find a good one that hasn't been ripped out allready since almost every '87+ truck I ever see there has allready had the TBI or the entire engine stripped.

Is this back behind the engine, right-hand side of the tranny?

I was (not) surprised to find that my local dealer had the part IN STOCK, meaning that the damn things fail, like the passenger side exhaust manifolds

Wasn't cheap at like $50, but it wasn't my truck (ex-wife's ) ... I did sheath it with some extra hose and some loom on top of that; IIRC, this one failed from rubbing against a crossmember or something.

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[fabjunkie]

I'm not familar with that setup but I would think that you could do that just to get by until you get a replacement. Double up the hose clamps just in case.

 

[BigCountryx]

Thanks guys, I guess I'll do this as a temp fix and start searching dealerships to see if anyone can blow the dust off of one.

 

[ProJunkRacing]

you got a napa in town? my napa will make lines i had a 90 K2500 i had to get lines for i would say take the fitting off the tb take it to napa measure length needed,and know fitting size i m guessing it mates to another line right above the fuel filter as did mine , so measure , and they made me 2 about 55 dollars to make them they were flexible , and out of high pessure hose . i would not reccommend jimmy riggin it as tbi has more pressure than to just use a hose un less you use highpressure hose the tbi setup will not like it and can pottentially cause more line failures

 

[BigCountryx]

Yes, it connects to the line just above the fuel filter on the pass. frame rail. Anyone know what the pressure is on the recirculation line? That is the one leaking. I have replaced it with a hose from advanced auto. I asked for fuel injected fuel line and explained that I was concerned about the pressure, but I'm still concerned. It's in and no leaks for now, but I will replace it as soon as I get a new one. I'll be calling around monday morning.

 

[ProJunkRacing]

do what i said go to napa and get hose made it is the hose on the right of the tb right?
i believe it is like 13 psi max

 

[BigCountryx]

yes, right side of the TB if sitting in the truck. (Passenger Side) I will check NAPA today when they open. Thanks.

How big af a risk am I taking by driving this for a day or two? I don't want to go out in a Blaze of Glory.....at least not yet. I've got the hose clamped with 2 clamps per end. Seem to be good and tight.

 

[dave_90_blazer]

yes, right side of the TB if sitting in the truck. (Passenger Side) I will check NAPA today when they open. Thanks.

How big af a risk am I taking by driving this for a day or two? I don't want to go out in a Blaze of Glory.....at least not yet. I've got the hose clamped with 2 clamps per end. Seem to be good and tight.

in theory, the return line is 0 pressure, just flow with no restriction(pressure is flow+restriction), pressure/feed line is ~13psi, return is just flow

 

[ProJunkRacing]

i dunno i rather fix it right and the right fix is "in theory"

 

[BigCountryx]

Found out my Mechanic / Transmission guy makes All types of Fuel and Hydraulic hoses. Said that He Would have a new Custom high pressure line for me shortly. Thanks for the help guys.

BTW - FWIW, he checked out my current setup with the hose clamped in place and said he would have no problem with running that setup for a few days for sure. The line doesn't even harden up with the engine running (like it would if the line had pressure on it).

 

[liv24wheel]

Where can you get a full replacement return line (dealer or Napa I am assuming)... I happened to drill through it mounting my brackets for my 64's.