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Old 06-23-08, 09:13 PM
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IN Fuel lines?

Since I am having the tank from my 7 cleaned I wanna go ahead and replace the fuel lines to but wanna make sure I do it right. I was thinking about running all new hard lines including the ones in the tank like I remember broke7 doing last year.. I am also gonna do something about a carb either rebuild my current carb or get a sterling. Also thinking about getting a new fuel pump but what should i look for PSI or GPH? Which is more important? Also gonna look at getting a new FPR mallery is what I think I am gonna go with.
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If you are going to run a Nikki, use the 1-4psi Holley FPR and a Carter Fuel Pump(4070 I think).
No idea about making new lines, I just took some off a GSL-SE(Bigger supply and return).
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I would go with 3/8" supply and 5/16" return.
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go with a carter it won't be as loud
Old 06-24-08, 02:23 PM
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Anyone using the MR gasket pump? Flows 42gph at 4-7 PSI and I can pick them up cheap at almost any autoparts store for less than $40.
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I've used then on other cars and they are the noisiest pumps on earth.
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Noise isnt anything i care about it could sound like a jet aslong as it flows and works.
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put a mr gasket on my car as an emergency pump after my holley died.. havnt had any issues with it one bit and its no louder than the holley.
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i went with 3/8 lines to and from the carb when i did mine, all the way into the tank, i use the mallory fpr with the built in by pass, i was using a mallory comp 110 fuel pump(similar to the comp 70 but more flow/pressure) and you could hardly hear it running, after i had a run of 3 of them only lasting about 10k km each i went with the more affordable carter, but it is very loud in comparison, but like half the price
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Ok mr gasket and 3/8 feed and return should work right or should I go smaller for the return?
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you could go with 3/8 feed and return with no problem.
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Are almn. fuel lines ok? I have foound a great deal on 50ft.
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aluminum will work. Just stay away from copper. I did mine in stainless and they were a real PITA to do.
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ok kool
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why not copper?
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Copper will corrode faster than aluminum or stainless steel.
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I am gonna work on the tank this weekend and maybe run lines gonna wait and see how money goes.
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Got the tank ready to reinstall but does anyone have PICS of the fuel lines under the car coming from the tank to the filter and pump and stuff? I only replaced the lines 1 at a time so not to forget what went where but I just wanna double check. The Haynes and chiltions both are NO help.
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85 FSM Sec. 4, p. 3.
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Thanks Scott I dont know why I didnt check the FSM first.
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