July 18, 20186 yr comment_553399 Here's a good read with a few shortcuts. Thanks for your time @240260280. It's so easy to use what you already have down. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fuel/gastank/index.htm Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 23, 20186 yr Author comment_553672 Gang. I look to your expertise and opinions again on this one. One of my steel fuel lines is broken off short. Should I just throw a new hose on it with good clamp and see what happens? Replacing seems like it would be $$$ I haven't traced this middle one to know if it's a return or supply line. Thoughts? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 23, 20186 yr comment_553675 With carbs and 3-4 psi you could probably get away with it, but with fuel injection you should really have a proper barb on the end for the clamp to brace against. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 23, 20186 yr Author comment_553676 7 minutes ago, grannyknot said: With carbs and 3-4 psi you could probably get away with it, but with fuel injection you should really have a proper barb on the end for the clamp to brace against. Yes I was thinking that as well. Certainly do not want a high pressure (if that's that one) blowing off in the engine bay. Code brown. ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 23, 20186 yr comment_553678 You might be able to flare the end with the proper flaring tool. I think it's called a bubble flare. If it's the return line it's under low pressure so not a big deal. Try to blow back through both. The return line won't have a restriction. That could also be the vent line, which has a check valve in it. The end of the vent line goes to the charcoal canister. You could also get a compression fitting, or put a 45 degree flare on that tube end and add the proper bubble flared stub piece of tube. Many ways to avoid a major replacement job and still be safe. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 23, 20186 yr Author comment_553680 18 minutes ago, Zed Head said: You might be able to flare the end with the proper flaring tool. I think it's called a bubble flare. If it's the return line it's under low pressure so not a big deal. Try to blow back through both. The return line won't have a restriction. That could also be the vent line, which has a check valve in it. The end of the vent line goes to the charcoal canister. You could also get a compression fitting, or put a 45 degree flare on that tube end and add the proper bubble flared stub piece of tube. Many ways to avoid a major replacement job and still be safe. Thanks Zed. I'll find out which line it is later, but not tonight. Too hot in garage. ? Time for dinner and cold refreshment. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-553680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 28, 20186 yr Author comment_554014 Well bad news is that it is the high pressure side line. ugg Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60307-new-280z-hawk-wish-me-luck/?&page=9#findComment-554014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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