fuel lines

[hillbillyhans]

So, I'm finally going to plumb in the fuel cell that's sitting in the back of the '76 J10.

Instead of running all new lines, all the way to the front, could I run lines from the fuel cell to the existing hard lines that were hooked up to the gas tank?

Where is the fuel inlet on a motocraft 2bbl.? Back of the carb?

[hillbillyhans]

Cool

[letank]

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

So, I'm finally going to plumb in the fuel cell that's sitting in the back of the '76 J10.

Instead of running all new lines, all the way to the front, could I run lines from the fuel cell to the existing hard lines that were hooked up to the gas tank?

Where is the fuel inlet on a motocraft 2bbl.? Back of the carb?

Front input for the 2150. Not too sure about yur set up on a J10.

[hillbillyhans]

thanks

[hillbillyhans]

Back to plumbing in the fuel cell(after a long well deserved vacation).

If anyone has done this before, or knows what I'm talking about, your help would be greatly appreciated!

Here are some questions I have for you folks:

I had to cut about 2ft. off of the "hard fuel lines", in doing so, I cut off the flared end. Is there a "flaring tool" I could use to get the flares on the new end of the line so my hose will fit better?

Will my mechanical fuel pump be sufficient in pulling the fuel from the cell which is now in the bed of my pick-up?

There was a larger diameter "hard line" and a smaller one. I assume the larger is the intake line, and the smaller the return?(PITA to trace)

The barbed fittings on the fuel cell are alot bigger than the factory lines, so how can I reduce the fuel hose from the cell to the actual fuel lines?

[hillbillyhans]

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

If anyone has done this before, or knows what I'm talking about, your help would be greatly appreciated!

[CJ5]

I will give you what I know for sure:

Yes. Large is fuel to carb, small is return.

A brake line flaring tool would give you what you need. I am not 100% it is necessary, seeing as the retunr line on mine does not have a flare on it and it does not leak.

I cannot say as matter of fact but your mechanical should have no problem pulling the fuel. Obviously it would be best to be equal or lower to the tank but I don't see or have heard of any issues.

Unless the nippled lines are welded to the tank, you should be able to get a reducer from lowes or any hardware store.

From previous post: Yes you can run longer rubber lines as needed and piece together hard and rubber. A stock system has several hard and soft lines strung together.

This is based on my knowledge...as the commercial use to say; "I can fix it but I ain't guaranteeing it"

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

Back to plumbing in the fuel cell(after a long well deserved vacation).

If anyone has done this before, or knows what I'm talking about, your help would be greatly appreciated!

Here are some questions I have for you folks:

I had to cut about 2ft. off of the "hard fuel lines", in doing so, I cut off the flared end. Is there a "flaring tool" I could use to get the flares on the new end of the line so my hose will fit better?

Will my mechanical fuel pump be sufficient in pulling the fuel from the cell which is now in the bed of my pick-up?

There was a larger diameter "hard line" and a smaller one. I assume the larger is the intake line, and the smaller the return?(PITA to trace)

The barbed fittings on the fuel cell are alot bigger than the factory lines, so how can I reduce the fuel hose from the cell to the actual fuel lines?

[hillbillyhans]

Awesome. Very helpful. Thank you. Not worried so much about the return line, more the intake. The fittings for the fuell cell are screw on type with a hose barb to slide hose on then clamp hose to fitting. The positive line, or fuel intake is huge on the fuel cell, and the hard line is something like 5/16. Is the reducer rubber?

[CJ5]

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

Awesome. Very helpful. Thank you. Not worried so much about the return line, more the intake. The fittings for the fuell cell are screw on type with a hose barb to slide hose on then clamp hose to fitting. The positive line, or fuel intake is huge on the fuel cell, and the hard line is something like 5/16. Is the reducer rubber?

No, a reducer will be brass. You can find either a reducer to screw into the tank and then a smaller nipple will screw onto it. Or you might find just a smaller nipple but is larger on the thread size to screw directly to the tank.

[hillbillyhans]

The major problem is that the fittings are AN. We don't have any of those around here, I had to order them from jegs. I was thinking of using the size hose required for the cell, then later down the line reducing it to fit the factory lines. If I can find any of those brass reducers it should work.?!

[CJ5]

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

The major problem is that the fittings are AN. We don't have any of those around here, I had to order them from jegs. I was thinking of using the size hose required for the cell, then later down the line reducing it to fit the factory lines. If I can find any of those brass reducers it should work.?!

Yes, that will work and you will be able to find something like that at most hardware stores.

[hillbillyhans]

thanks man

[hillbillyhans]

Works great, no leaks so far. The only thing I'm worried about is the connection betwix the huge 5/8" hose and the 5/16". I tightened the hell outta the hose clamps, so hopefully it won't leak.

Also installed a new throttle return spring, now I don't have to lift up on the gas pedal to slow down!

[CJ5]

Originally Posted by hillbillyhans

Works great, no leaks so far. The only thing I'm worried about is the connection betwix the huge 5/8" hose and the 5/16". I tightened the hell outta the hose clamps, so hopefully it won't leak.

Also installed a new throttle return spring, now I don't have to lift up on the gas pedal to slow down!

LOL...it's not like I have ever had to do something like that either.

[J20 project]

Hey Dan, it's pretty easy to adapt hard line to a barbed hose end w/ compression fitting hardware.
I am currently using my custom built tank w/ the original fuel return line. I used brakeline for the feed line.
You can re-flare hard line w/ a flaring tool. Not necessary if you use compression hardware.
Dude I see your wag sitting at smiths', seen it turn towards Solvay in the morning while I was headed to FMC. We really need to take a few moments and meet up.

J20 project