Fuel line problem
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Fuel line problem
Guys while putting my 3200 rpm spring I managed to break a fuel line. Can I cut the bad section, and splice the ends with a piece of rubber fuel line? Or do I have to replace the WHOLE stainless line?
Thanks, Tony
Thanks, Tony
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Which line? If it was any of the 6 from the back of the pump to the injectors you need to replace the entire line.
BTWDYK Each of the 6 injector lines are the exact length and exact c.c. In capacity or the injectors will not work properly.
That is why some of them are wound up like a broken pretzel to take up the excess length.
If it was the low-pressure line then you will be OK with splicing it.
Be sure to use a hose rated for diesel fuel service.
Jim
BTWDYK Each of the 6 injector lines are the exact length and exact c.c. In capacity or the injectors will not work properly.
That is why some of them are wound up like a broken pretzel to take up the excess length.
If it was the low-pressure line then you will be OK with splicing it.
Be sure to use a hose rated for diesel fuel service.
Jim
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Which line? If it was any of the 6 from the back of the pump to the injectors you need to replace the entire line.
BTWDYK Each of the 6 injector lines are the exact length and exact c.c. In capacity or the injectors will not work properly.
That is why some of them are wound up like a broken pretzel to take up the excess length.
If it was the low-pressure line then you will be OK with splicing it.
Be sure to use a hose rated for diesel fuel service.
Jim
BTWDYK Each of the 6 injector lines are the exact length and exact c.c. In capacity or the injectors will not work properly.
That is why some of them are wound up like a broken pretzel to take up the excess length.
If it was the low-pressure line then you will be OK with splicing it.
Be sure to use a hose rated for diesel fuel service.
Jim
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The line is physically bigger, hence the name. It uses rubber line and push-lok fittings, I believe. If you're serious about the VE power race, some version of the big line setup is a must in order to supply the VE with the volume it craves at higher power levels. For sub 350HP, stock lines will be OK.
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I went one step farther and also replaced the line between lift-pump and filter with a second Big-Line Kit plus a fitting to thread into the lift-pump outlet.
With the Big-Line Kit, you also gain a port for tapping in a fuel-pressure gauge-line, and the ability to add as many extra attachments as you desire, by simply cutting and clamping the hose.
Should you later desire to re-locate/replace the fuel-filter, the job is much simplified with rubber hoses.
Etc. Etc.
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