This is probably the stupidest question, but I thought I would ask.

Because of this odd fuel filter setup I am toying with, I am really running short on room coming out of the fuel send line. So much that I doubt I could fit a AN hose end that converts to a hose barb. If I turn the filter horizontal it runs close to the ignition system... spark & fuel - no good.

Since there is a rubber fuel line inside the braided line, would it be possible to put this on the stock barb? If need be, I dont mind cutting away some of the steel. I tried it with a worm gear clamp around the steel. If I pulled on it hard enough it would slide some; but, I could get it tight to where it wouldn't come off the flare at the end

I am trying to think of another way around this w/o spending much more time / money on the fuel system. I thought I would ask the ignorant question in the mean time.

Thanks,
Chris

 

can you move the filter? post a pic.

 

If you have a worm drive clamp on it the hose should be fine. Pressurize the fuel system and test for fuel leaks around the hose barb area.

-Dan

 

Chris, If you do not have room for an adapter, then yes, back off some of the braid and clamp directly on the rubber only. Should not be a problem. As Dan said, pressurize and test for leaks after.