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Originally Posted by afterburn 549
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Thanks! I actually did order a roll of it which will arrive this weekend so I can get started on a temporary repair until the full kit arrives a week from today. Also a tool to make the flared ends.
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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
Hundreds of times . I always buy the lines from GM, they are coated , pre bent, and under 80 bucks.
Its not hard, just tedious , and dirty. Bleeding them will probably be the hardest part. Some of them bleed right up, and others can take me hours .
If you were closer, Id already be halfway done for you buddy ! You can do it , just allot yourself the weekend .
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Thanks Fred! I would let you have the job in a heartbeat, were we a bit closer. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'll try to live up to your expectations!
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Originally Posted by cabmando
Not on a Chevy but on a Ford F350. Line rusted behind the tank. I bought a roll of nickel copper line. The nickel copper line is easy to work with and I ran one solid line from the front to the back without removing the fuel tank on my truck. Why they make fuel lines stainless but not what makes the car stop is beyond me.
I like that idea but you might want to start hitting those 8 bolts with penetrating oil because if your fuel lines are corroded, you can almost bet so are those bolts. I ended up having to grind the heads on my bed bolts when I replaced the bed on my F350.
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Hey Cab.....thanks for your input! Good idea about the bed bolts. They are probably OK because it wasn't more than 2 years ago last time I loosened them to replace the fuel pump.
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I've identified the faulty line - it's the one coming out of the front of the M/C and the hole is right where it makes a turn about 18" downstream. Hopefully (as mentioned above) I can effect a repair on just that line and buy a little time before doing the whole monte. The kit isn't getting here for another week anyway.
When I do the job, I want to devote a whole weekend so I can take my time and get everything cleaned off with my pressure washer while the bed is off. I might even do a little body work at this time - will play by ear.
Thanks again for the input, guys - it was very helpful!
