Fuel line for 67 targa

[Drew67]

I'm trying to get my 67 running after it sat for approx 10 yrs...it will not pump any gas out of the gas tank. I can blow air from the engine compartment forward and hear it bubbling in the tank, so I'm pretty sure there are no blockages. I know the fuel pump works. Is the fuel line made of metal tubing from the engine forward to the tank , and how hard is it to pull the gas tank for cleaning and service? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated..Drew

[rdhhdr]

i just finished a sealing/rust treatment on my tank...easy to pull out and you will be amazed at what you might find inside...rust, floating particles, it was a mess...any of these objects can potentially clog the mesh filter that attaches to the fuel line...treated it with POR's tank sealer and all is well...it's a good place to start and something that should probably be done anyway...if you have specific questions just email me...best of luck

[Drew67]

Thanks for the info...I think I'll probably give it a try..there is a lot of sludge in the bottom of this tank, too....I appreciate the response, and I might be emailing you for more questions later....Drew

[Jones Low]

The fuel line running from the fuel tank to the engine is made up of several pieces of steel tubings connected by rubber hoses and clamps.

In the engine compartment, from left carb bajo fitting, the steel fuel line heads towards the front and makes a left turn and goes in front of the fan housing intake. Just to the left front of the fan housing you will find a short piece of rubber hose connecting the left supply line with the right side (Note: this one is hiden and cannot be readily seen and is often missed). Following back on the right side carb and bajo fitting is a rubber tubing/clamps to a short steel fuel line again connected by rubber tubing & clamps to the fuel pump. A rubber hose from the fuel pump to the steel fuel supply line that is coming out of the left side of engine compartment. This steel line goes down below and thru the left side of engine compartment and snakes its way to the transmission tunnel. Just before the tunnel you willl find another rubber hose connection to a steel fuel line. The steel fuel line in the tunnel is one piece. I've read of people replacing it due to leaks from the line rubbing but I thinks it's rare. The steel fuel line runs thru the tunnel and comes out the tunnel front. At the front of the tunnel the fuel line stops and is connected by a rubber hose to the fuel tank. You will need to remove the bottom front suspension cover to see this (Note: held by four bolts). Any of the rubber hoses and clamps may need changing/tightening. The original hoses are the German cloth cover rubber hoses and you can find it at the usual sources if you want the stock look.

The many rubber connections are needed to compensate for the twisting and turning the car and engine can do and to keep the fuel supply system tight. I try to keep an eye on these rubber connections since they are easy to change and are subject to heat and weathering from the elements.

Sorry this is so wordy but it took me a long time to find all the rubber hoses to replace. I hope this helps.

Jones Low
69-912

[Drew67]

yes, it helps a great deal. I started driving my targa today...just around the neighborhood...I still need to do a thorough tune-up...but it was encouraging to actually get it moving under its own power. I think I will have to remove the tank and get it cleaned out soon, if the tune-up doesn't smooth it out. Knowing what to expect is a HUGE help. I saw the cover you were describing that sort of overlaps the back edge of the tank...it almost looked like the four bolts might be holding the frame together..I was a little leery of just starting to take things apart...Thanks for your help....Drew