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RF_Burns Messages: 2276 Registered: June 2008 Location: S. Ontario, Canada
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I checked the sizes and measured how long I needed for each line, then I bought pre-cut lengths of the right size. I pre-bent the tubing then cut the flare off both the tank fitting and the tube. I used compression fittings to join them, I believe 3/8" compression fittings. I put a length of old hose over the tubing to prevent rattling against the tank and stuck them in place with gorilla tape. Search for Emery's Tech presentation (PDF at GMC Eastern States I believe) on in-tank fuel pumps for more info on attaching the compression fittings to the fuel tank tubes. http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-tank-lines/p61891-fuel-tank-lines.html
I had issues with gas smell after fillup and weeping fuel off the top of one tank. With a tiny bit of air pressure and some soap and water I found the vapour outlet was leaking. See the rest of my album about fixing that. I just replaced the rubbing tubing for that line rather than using steel. http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g7006-fuel-tank-lines.html
If I recall back when the tanks were dropped in 2010, then socks had disintegrated so I replaced them at that time.
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC. 1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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