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Great tip on bending down the metal fuel lines in rear, using vice grips and also description of OEM line end only having two flat spots to wrench on. Got the easier return line busted loose without total destruction.

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Originally Posted by OsoMoore (Post 10410290)

Today I disconnected the various fuel lines further. I needed some pb blaster oil to get most of the line connections off.
First I removed the transmission mount plate, putting a jack under the transmission instead.
Then I twisted the fuel lines at the rear of the tunnel downward so I could access their nuts with a wrench. Without bending the lines into a 'U', you can't really get a wrench on them. Once I did that and soaked their nuts, they came off without too much trouble.
I did the same for the lines at the front on the pump and tank. I also pulled the feed line in back up and totally out of the car. The return line snakes behind the engine, so I'm not sure what I will do with it. It has another connection mid-way, so maybe I just disconnect it there.

Questions:
1) I'm still not sure on that extra vacuum-looking line. I need to fish around figure out where the top end goes to. It comes out of the tunnel right next to the fuel lines.
2) I can't get the front ends of the lines over the steering mechanism. Should I just cut the hoses off at the front of the tunnel? I'll be pulling Len's lines in from the back, so I don't think that will be a problem. Of course, I have to fit his lines back over the steering mechanism.

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Used a “special” tool to pull down lines into position

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Success!!

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Be careful about things that make sparks, and keep a fire extinguisher within reach while you are under the car.

Yes! My garage is a bit tight so also trying to keep it well ventilated.

PeteKz - sounds like it would be a great safety measure to have a fire extinguisher in the garage, if not also inside the car at all times. I know there are different types of extinguishers, or extinguishing medium. What is commonly used for fuel fire applications?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by PeteKz (Post 11961518)

Be careful about things that make sparks, and keep a fire extinguisher within reach while you are under the car.

I have a couple fire extinguishers in my garage, but they are usually on the wall somewhere. Plenty of times I've crawled under the car, got some fuel leakage and mused about "what would happen if that caught fire from a spark from me dropping a wrench on the concrete floor?" Not pretty.

What's best? Hell, I dunno. Whatever you have is better than nothing. I bought a 3-pack of the Element fire extinguishers from Pelican, and I try to keep one within reach if I think I might be dealing with fuel. No need to come out looking like Jay Leno! But a plain old red CO2 bottle with a pin and trigger should be good enough. I also keep an Element in the glovebox of my 911.