Author Topic: Help with fuel line setup (Read 1534 times)

AzPete · « **Reply #50 on:** August, 11, 2010, 03:49:05 PM »

I must share....when my daughter was about 16/17, she started to drive and wanted to learn some basic maintenance. I will never forget the first time she changes the oil and came out from under the car. Her chest had gone all across the floor pan as she rolled on the creeper. The first thing she said to her mom when she stood up was "look mom, I got my boobs dirty, and I changed the oil". After that, I always had to set the jack stands a notch higher for her work. We still laugh about that.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #51 on:** August, 11, 2010, 03:58:57 PM »

Its a fact, boobs do get in the way. :cry I have maybe an inch or two of clearance laying flat on my back on the garage floor (w/no creeper) between my sweater kittens and the gas tank. If I try to slide under the side (near passenger door), I can't even fit. :lol

Boobs are a curse. :po

Midlife · « **Reply #52 on:** August, 11, 2010, 04:25:27 PM »

Quote from: daveSanborn on August, 11, 2010, 03:47:39 PM

I can slide under my gas tank laying on a creeper... and I'm not fat either, just "big boned". Just saying.

It's amazing how a few beers every day or so can make those bones so much larger than before...

daveSanborn · « **Reply #53 on:** August, 11, 2010, 04:53:33 PM »

Kat, I sometimes wonder what you'd do without our helpful advice. Once again I'm here to rescue you.

Before you slide under the car on your creeper, outstretch your arms to let any protrusions settle down to your sides... then slide under the car.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #54 on:** August, 11, 2010, 05:09:50 PM »

Quote from: daveSanborn on August, 11, 2010, 04:53:33 PM

Kat, I sometimes wonder what you'd do without our helpful advice. Once again I'm here to rescue you.

Before you slide under the car on your creeper, outstretch your arms to let any protrusions settle down to your sides... then slide under the car.

:lol well... um.. how do I say this... my plastic surgeon didn't make them so they can hang that way.

buening · « **Reply #55 on:** August, 12, 2010, 04:14:19 AM »

Quote from: Kats66Pny on August, 11, 2010, 05:09:50 PM

:lol well... um.. how do I say this... my plastic surgeon didn't make them so they can hang that way.

:lol Instead they are all up in your neck trying to choke you

guruatbol · « **Reply #56 on:** August, 12, 2010, 08:11:40 AM »

This thread should be moved to password protected area.... :lol :lol :lol :lol

:WOP

Mel

cmayna · « **Reply #57 on:** August, 13, 2010, 06:09:11 AM »

Sweater kittens? Meowers?

Dave beat me to it regarding filter location. Though I don't have an electric pump here's a pic of Shag's filter keeping the entire fuel line clear of particles. Yes, all I do is pinch the rubber pieces shut when replacing the filter.

gotstang · « **Reply #58 on:** August, 13, 2010, 07:20:42 AM »

I'd go to VatoZone and buy one of the $40 Carter 7psi electric pumps, mount it in place of the Holley pump, and sell the noisy arse Holley and regulator on corral.net or here for ~$100. Would certainly simplify the plumbing and get the lines the chicken fluck away from the headers and back to the factory routing (assuming the PO didn't screw that up too)

Edited to add, there is just NO need for an externally regulated electric pump your average carb'ed car. Good for a nitrous motor, yes, but otherwise??

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #59 on:** August, 14, 2010, 11:01:09 AM »

Redoing the lines, again. Last night the guys pointed out I needed to hook up the vacuum lines so I did that, and also pointed out some options on how to run the line. Having someone show you in person sure helps!

One of the options was this. It's just sort of stuck together right now. Didn't bother tightening anything up so easily moved/changed.

I flipped the tube thing around so the opening points toward the firewall - removed the pressure gauge all together even though it looked cool.
I left the fuel filter in the engine bay until I can get a different one and put it underneath near the fuel pump. My only concern about putting it under the car is it not being visible so remembering to change it might slip my mind.

Of course since the fuel filter is still there, about the only place I could put it was running next to the firewall which worries me since it's really close. I was thinking of using a clamp (rubber insulated one) to help secure it along the firewall. If I should do that, would it be best to clamp around the filter itself or on the braided hose just past the filter?

AzPete · « **Reply #60 on:** August, 14, 2010, 11:07:31 AM »

Yep, that was one way I looked at too. Looks good and neat. Put a clamp on the hose, on the carb side of the filter. Place the clamp as close to the hose fitting as possible. This will limit the movement from engine rocking and still leave the line to flex a bit.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #61 on:** August, 14, 2010, 11:11:07 AM »

Thanks! :vic now back to the sauna garage!!

AzPete · « **Reply #62 on:** August, 14, 2010, 11:13:08 AM »

Yep....I am off the Dairy Queen......gotta have some ice cream.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #63 on:** August, 15, 2010, 10:59:43 AM »

I think folks at the auto parts store are starting to recognize me. :lol Didn't really want the glass one after hearing stories about them and I had like 5 guys at the meet the other night insisting I replace it. So bought a metal one, and I also bought a breather cap for the valve cover on the drivers side since that was also mentioned I should get.

I'm a little mad. I bought some plain black vacuum hose yesterday. Well the part store I went today to get a twist on breather had fancy steel braided vacuum lines that match the double feeder and hose. Looks like I'll be going back to get that later this week. I like matching parts. :lol

Next task... putting on the export brace! :ep