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Title: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: bowdown916 on May 20, 2011, 11:52:44 pm

sup guys,i was wondering if its safe to replace the original fuel line from pump to carb. to something else if there is, like plastic fuel hose or something braided?

Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: bowdown916 on May 21, 2011, 10:10:08 pm

I try to bend one with the tool,but forget it! lol... its hard...

Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: 4x4orbust on May 22, 2011, 08:00:50 am

i was told to replace the steel line with steel line, rubber line with rubber line.   i was going to replace it all with fuel injection rubber hose and was advised against it.  

Title: Re: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: bowdown916 on May 22, 2011, 08:52:13 am

I was reading somewhere that I can only use fuel rubber hose no more then 12" :( ... so maybe im gonna have to order the stock fuel line...

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Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: 9511234 on May 22, 2011, 06:02:35 pm

I had the same problem with my 85.  I ended up replacing it with steel braided line that hooked right up to the carb- it's a little long, but it works.  I ordered it through JEGS... I don't know how someone would take the time to remake each bend with the pulleys and what not on.

If you want part # I used I can look it up.

Title: Re: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: bowdown916 on May 22, 2011, 07:31:53 pm

Yea let me have that part # please.. I already order the stock fuel line but my on my brothers truck his gonna needed to...

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Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: VileZambonie on May 22, 2011, 08:38:38 pm

Bending that line is very easy. Just practice on a scrap piece and then have at it.

Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: 9511234 on May 23, 2011, 11:28:49 am

http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/641020/10002/-1?parentProductId=

I haven't had it on long- but it seems to be doing ok in the driveway.

Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: DnStClr on May 23, 2011, 01:06:45 pm

The braided lines are nice- no doubt about it. But you can save some money at Summit Racing with a SS pre-bent line.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Fittings-Hoses/Brand/Classic-Tube/Product-Line/Classic-Tube-Carburetor-Lines/Year/1986/Make/CHEVROLET/Model/C10/Submodel/Silverado/Engine-Size/5-7L-350/Fuel-Line-Material/Stainless-steel/?Ns=Rank|Asc&autoview=SKU

Title: Re: 1986 fuel line replacement
Post by: jaredts on May 23, 2011, 02:21:07 pm

I tried to bend 3/8 steel fuel line once for this, and also found it to be difficult or impossible.  People do it all the time, though.  Is there an extra big tubing bender that is needed?  Anyone care to post one they have used?  The prices for pre-bent and braided don't look especially appealing to me.  Don't know if the o.p. is on a budget or as cheap as I am, though.  I'd get one from a junkyard before spending that kind of dough unless this is an extra nice machine.