Thanks to all who replied to my question regarding rust in the fuel
filter and in the float bowls.
The comment from Carl Huppert below really struck home and I think I
will pursue this as a possible solution since those lines (the ones
below the car) should probably be replaced anyway. I will investigate
the bending tool and take it from there.
BTW, I have contemplated adding additional filters just before the carbs
but a new line below the car makes more long term sense I think.
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: libertyc [SMTP:libertyc@erols.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 1997 11:38 AM
> To: peterz@merak.com
> Subject: fuel line
>
> Peter - I too doubt that the fuel line in the engine compartment is
> rusted. Water wants to go to the low point in the line, which is
> under
> the car where it runs along the frame. But if you want to replace the
>
> line, I wouldn't think it would be too hard. Auto parts stores sell
> lengths of steel lines for brake/fuel with fittings on both ends. If
> you
> can find one with the correct threading (likely) then you can use a
> pipe
> bending tool ($5 and easy to use. So easy that I used it on many of my
>
> own brake pipes - because many of the brake pipes I received from
> Moss/TRF were unbent) to route it around the engine. Cut the other
> end
> of the pipe off where it goes into the rubber line to the carbs.
>
> Carl Huppert
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