Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter

[Larry Shouse]

So you're saying on the fittings coming out of the fuel pump, the NPT end going into the pump gets the tape but the AN fitting at the other end does not.   Thanks for your posts.   Larry Shouse ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter Forgot to answer one other question you had concerning Teflon tape.  NO, no tape on A/N fittings – ever.  It’s not the threads that do the sealing, it’s the 37 degree flare.  If you are using any NPT fittings in your fuel pump, that’s where the tape can be used. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Shouse Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 6:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter   That was what I was thinking Dale. I wasn't looking forward to running a new hard line through the frame. From the outside, the old fuel line looked fine - where I could see... I blew compressed air through it over the weekend with a clean rag covering the other end to see what comes out. At first, very little came out, then I heard a loud pop, and saw a cloud of dust under the car. There was dirt and dust flying out from two or three different places. So much for using the old line.   Larry Shouse ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter   I had braided hose from the tank to the fuel rail on my 67 w/FI.  Personally I didn’t notice any fuel smells. I used braided line rather than a hard line mainly because it was easier to tuck up out of the way along the frame rail. Once I figured out how to cut the ends off cleanly for the fittings, it was pretty simple. It was a little more expensive than hard line but, then again, it’s harder to kink. <G> Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:12 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter   Like I said,I don't know true it is,Larry. Maybe Herb can offer some more input on his set-up. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse   Thanks for the heads up Clint. Since I already ordered the braided hose kit today, I guess I get to be your guinea pig. I will report back with my findings before summer...   Larry Shouse ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper   Don't know how true it is but I have always heard not to run all steel braided hose on a street car. Something about the fittings "sweating" and creating a strong fuel smell in the car. GM66's method is a good one. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter   Doug,   I was thinking about running a braided hose all the way as well. I have the same concerns you do, so I'm planning to go with Summit p/n SUM-PUMPKIT3 which is a - 8 AN diameter fuel line kit designed to work with 3/8 in. NPT components.  That's my plan anyways, unless somebody here can speak up and tell me I'm headed in the wrong direction.   Larry Shouse