back near the firewall. did this experiment for fun in 2006

My whole '77 was an experiment for me but not fun, high anxiety until I put 500 miles on it, then super fun!

Blue,

What did you use to cut the line with? That actually looks like a really sweet set up, dos it work as planned?

yes it works fine...since 2006. If I were to do it again I would just flare the tube ends rather than braze.

I think I just used a hack saw.

It looks a lot easier, of course. He's got a gift for figuring stuff out.

I had a thought...look out! What about the old hot start problem? Would the OE hardline hold heat too much? Just asking because you guys live in completely different heat zones. Down here in the Deep South, mine is cool to the touch while flowing fuel and heats up very little on shut down. i know I won't win this but just thinking out loud. Cheers!!

Edited July 24, 201311 yr by siteunseen

Siteunseen

This is actually a common question from people. If your fuel system is completely sealed and working correctly - the check ball works no leaks etc - then there should be no hot start issues none zero. Mine has an issue but that's because the check ball in the pump is bad - or stuck - and lets the fuel leak out a bit, leads to some leaning when I restart after a drive. I usually just let the fuel pump run until I stop hearing air enter the fuel tank - it sounds like bubbles.

Blue,

Is it necessary to make the ends on the fuel rail? Couldn't one just attach a fuel line. I can see the use(s) of it just wondering.

Thanks

Jan

I've always thought that to be a "mechanical wives tell" myself. Hasn't happened to me but I write what's on my mind.

yes Jan, just flare the ends.