Fuel line question

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by sdweatherman » Tue May 21, 2013 12:53 pm

Just took a quick peek at classic industries website, and they sell the line as two pieces. It is the 5/16" ECS vapor line. The picture shows the shorter line that you are missing. It doesn't look like it has all the correct bends as the originals though, it may need a small adjustment here and there. Scott.

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by rr6pak » Tue May 21, 2013 9:06 pm

I sent the line off to be made stainless steel. I couldn't find it in stainless as the new one is. If there is someone selling it, don't know. Lesson learned if they are.

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by rr6pak » Thu May 23, 2013 10:05 pm

I'm a little confused now. The car was a St. Louis built car. Vendor told me hat its a ECS line and they have it. Her's where I'm confused or something (I'm not feeling good right now, sickly feel...lol). I ordered the 3/8 main line with 1/4 return but without the little line (doesnt come with it). I'm under the impression that I can only get the 5/16 not in the 3/8". In order to have that line, will I have to return and use the 5/16" and give up on the 3/16? I thought you could get either one with the line :help: . I'm calling them tomorrow since I was driving when they called. FYI-Fine lines is the manufacturer

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by 71_bronze_gtx » Tue May 28, 2013 12:01 pm

I don't see where you've mentioned who the vendor was. If it wasn't Inline Tube, try them.

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by rr6pak » Tue May 28, 2013 12:46 pm

71_bronze_gtx wrote:I don't see where you've mentioned who the vendor was. If it wasn't Inline Tube, try them.

http://www.inlinetube.com/
Sorry. The vendor is Fine Lines. No my delima: To run the 5/16th " ECS line or not, thats what the line is for. I either dont and just plug up the one on the seperator + I'll have to plug the hole up on the wheel well. Or purchase it. ADVICE?????

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by 71_bronze_gtx » Wed May 29, 2013 11:07 am

The seperator was put there to help avoid vapor lock. During operation, a steady stream of fuel is returned to the tank. After running, it prevents any potential vapor pressure buildup due to underhood heat. That said, lots of people run without them. I'd say put it back.

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Re: Fuel line question

Post by rr6pak » Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:15 am

Update: ordered the 5/16 stainless line from Fine Lines. Waiting for them as of now but should be here any day now.

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