Recommended Fuel line set up for my 71

[Young Army Vet]

Some of you already know that I'm re building my 302. So when it's at the shop I'd like to replace my old fuel lines with new ones. What kind do you recomend and are there different fuel filter set ups that are better than others? I don't need to go high end, just want new lines run. Also I was having a vapor lock problem before I pulled the engine so I'm assuming some heat rap is in order as well...

Thanks,
Vet

 

[blubuckaroo]

Is that your Bronco in your gallery? Real nice! You've alreadty made a very important improvement by getting rid of the teeny fuel filter that threads into the carb. A good 5/16" inline filter is what you need and don't bother with the clear ones. Don't bother with two filters because it only makes troubleshooting tougher. Keep the line below the float level and the filter between the pump and the carb. I prefer the hard steel lines available in lengths at the auto part stores. 3/8" from the tank to the pump. 5/16" from the pump to the carb is plenty. A good bender is pretty inexpensive but I've made nice bends using a large socket or other round tools. Use rubber hose only where you need it to make connections. I put my line on the outside of the frame to keep it away from heat. Cushioned tube straps are available from the hardware store and are easy to strap to the frame using self drilling screws and a drill motor.

 

[Young Army Vet]

Is that your Bronco in your gallery? Real nice! You've alreadty made a very important improvement by getting rid of the teeny fuel filter that threads into the carb. A good 5/16" inline filter is what you need and don't bother with the clear ones. Don't bother with two filters because it only makes troubleshooting tougher. Keep the line below the float level and the filter between the pump and the carb. I prefer the hard steel lines available in lengths at the auto part stores. 3/8" from the tank to the pump. 5/16" from the pump to the carb is plenty. A good bender is pretty inexpensive but I've made nice bends using a large socket or other round tools. Use rubber hose only where you need it to make connections. I put my line on the outside of the frame to keep it away from heat. Cushioned tube straps are available from the hardware store and are easy to strap to the frame using self drilling screws and a drill motor.

Thanks for the compliment on the Bronco. A couple questions:

Do you know where I can get the fuel filter you mentioned? Is this a possible solution:http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/HA...e Maintenance-_-Automotive Mechanical-_-2XXV5

How many feet do you recommend?

What's the best way to route the tube up to the carb?

Thanks,
Vet

 

[itsabronco]

If you are going to replace all the lines with rubber hose, you will need about 10 feet. that is if you remove the plastic ones on the frame and run all new. Any parts store will have a filter, just ask for a metal, universal type one with the size of fittings on it for the hose you have. The routing up to the carb is just personal preference on how you want it to look. just keep it away from moving parts and zip tie or clamp the line tight anywhere it has the potential to rub

 

[needabronco]

Here's what I have; From the tank there's maybe 6" of rubber line to a 3/8"s steel line to a metal (GM) fuel filter then 3/8"s steel line to my fuel rail, but you could just go to the pump. Then (for you) I'd do 5/16"s steel line to the carb. The bonus of this setup is you'll be half way to plumbing your fuel system for efi, if you ever go there.

I'd say you'd need 8' of steel 3/8"s line, the filter (NAPA will hook you up, just ask for a metal filter that bolts to the 3/8"s male pipe thread), 2' of 5/16"s steel line, and a foot of each size fuel line and a handful of hose clamps. NAPA also has the clamps that will work to hold the line on the frame. I used the BCB clamps for efi.

 

[Young Army Vet]

Here's what I have; From the tank there's maybe 6" of rubber line to a 3/8"s steel line to a metal (GM) fuel filter then 3/8"s steel line to my fuel rail, but you could just go to the pump. Then (for you) I'd do 5/16"s steel line to the carb. The bonus of this setup is you'll be half way to plumbing your fuel system for efi, if you ever go there.

I'd say you'd need 8' of steel 3/8"s line, the filter (NAPA will hook you up, just ask for a metal filter that bolts to the 3/8"s male pipe thread), 2' of 5/16"s steel line, and a foot of each size fuel line and a handful of hose clamps. NAPA also has the clamps that will work to hold the line on the frame. I used the BCB clamps for efi.

So put the filter before the pump or between the pump to the carb or does it make a difference?

 

[needabronco]

I honestly don't think it matters for a carb setup (I'm not 100%sure though). I run an in-tank pump for fuel injection. To me it's just much cleaner and creates less chance for leaking fuel in the engine compartment.

I'd try it that way and if it doesn't work, then, make a piece of filler tube where the filter once was (now there's a place when you step up to efi), and move the filter.

 

[blubuckaroo]

So put the filter before the pump or between the pump to the carb or does it make a difference?

I like to put it close to the carb so there is less hose. It's also easy to access.

 

[freeheelbillie]

Is that your Bronco in your gallery? Real nice! You've alreadty made a very important improvement by getting rid of the teeny fuel filter that threads into the carb. A good 5/16" inline filter is what you need and don't bother with the clear ones. Don't bother with two filters because it only makes troubleshooting tougher. Keep the line below the float level and the filter between the pump and the carb. I prefer the hard steel lines available in lengths at the auto part stores. 3/8" from the tank to the pump. 5/16" from the pump to the carb is plenty. A good bender is pretty inexpensive but I've made nice bends using a large socket or other round tools. Use rubber hose only where you need it to make connections. I put my line on the outside of the frame to keep it away from heat. Cushioned tube straps are available from the hardware store and are easy to strap to the frame using self drilling screws and a drill motor.

hmmm is it going to cause an issue considering I used 5/16 from the tank to the pump?

 

[Kyle.malone]

I just installed BCB kit with their clamps.. The fuel filter is right at hte tank (on the frame rail) then about half way down, I used their electric fuel pump, and then on to the front. Just picked my motor back up and the line hasn't been ran to the carb just yet. The whole kit including hte fuel pump was about $130.