Walt,
You say your current set-up has been in place for a decade - has the
manufacturing process or materials used for the lining changes over the
years to account for it's longevity you think?
I'll have a clear in-line filter up where I can see the fuel, and will keep
an eye on it.
Speaking of maintenance, have you ever had to go back and tighten the
fittings from time to time?
Thanks,
Larry Shouse
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Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
I've been running braided line on my car for years. One thing to
keep in mind is that it is a maintenance item. It will deteriorate
over time. The inside lining will deteriorate and put nice rubber
chunks in your needle/seats. I "knock on wood" have had the current -
8 feed and return in my car for a decade w/o problems but I keep it
moving and up until this winter it has been in a heated garage.
Many problems I have seen have come from cars sitting w/o gas in
the lines. The rubber dry rots and will clog the regulator or
needle/seats.
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:06 pm
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
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
