I have a 76 chevy pickup and there was a crack in the metal gas line from the fuel pump to the carborator. Auto Zone suggested that I replace it with a rubber hose. Is that just as good or would I be better off replacing it with another metal tube.
2007-01-19 18:23:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The rubber line would be a bad idea. It is on the pressure side of the pump going to the carb. There is no grantee that it won't blow down the road on you. The metal tube would have to be bent in the same way the old line is. There are some auto part stores that might do that for you if you don't think you would want to. If you decide to try to then you will need a flaring tool and a tube bender(some tube benders are just a piece of metal shaped in a circle, they are crap). Get a bender that has two handles to bend with. If you don't want to try any of that then you can get a piece of tube and cut it to the length needed to replace the damaged part of the tube. Get two couplings for the reconnecting. Measure the area for replacement with the length of two couplings in mind.Then cut the section out with a tube cutter. Each will have a joint center, two rings, and two nuts. If there is rust on the original sides of the line then try to clean it off just to have a smooth surface. Put the nut on the line first, then the ring, and finally then joint. Tighten the nut to the joint with the ring in between and the line pushed into the joint as far as it will go. After it is tightened you are done there. You will not need Teflon tape or sealant.
2007-01-19 20:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by D.W. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done both, and it really doesn't matter. If you use rubber fuel line, though, you can put a fuel filter in the line where it's easy to get to. The fuel pumps on 76 Chevy pickups are low pressure with a bypass back to the tank, and double-clamping isn't necessary on that application, as the line pressure to the carb is only 7-8 psi. Best of luck.
2007-01-20 02:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does matter.
Are there complex curves in the fuel line? will a rubber hose rub on anything, or have and chance to kink?
If there is nothing in the way that will damage a rubber fuel line, and it doesnt make complex curves, then go for a rubber line. If you have sharp curves you must replace it with a metal line.
2007-01-20 02:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can replace with rubber fuel line just mske sure when you route it keep it away from the exhaust manifolds and be sure to double clamp both ends
2007-01-20 02:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by marfanman00000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest steel braided hose. Best of both worlds. Not that expensive, flexible yet down right tough as nails. Should outlast most vehicles. They will flex, take vibrations and abuse, and are easy to route any way or any where you need them.
2007-01-20 04:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rubber is easier to replace than metal. and does a great job of insulation.
2007-01-20 02:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new gas line.
2007-01-20 02:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by FrazzledMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new pair of underwear?
2007-01-20 02:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rubber is fine...most all are now.
2007-01-20 02:31:19 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋