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May 9, 2018 | 04:20 PM

SPAMBURGER

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New electric fuel pump

So my mechanical fuel pump finally craped out and I will be replacing it with an electric one and since I am going to be installing it close to the tank I was just going to replace all the fuel line as well but wanted to go to 3/8”. Is it better to use a hard line or will I be ok using a rubber line?

May 9, 2018 | 05:14 PM

RacerHog

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I would do Hard line with as little in the amount of rubber hose. If not you will need to replace the hose later down the road.. I like to do small hoses myself.. Just my 2 cents

May 9, 2018 | 06:17 PM

Coronet 500

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All steel for sure, inexpensive, straight forward and more permanent. Only 4-6" of rubber on either end, stay away from heat when you get into engine compartment.

May 9, 2018 | 09:33 PM

TVLynn

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I would NOT use hose unless it is temporary. Use hard line If you are concerned about doing the bends ? Year One/ many other places sells a fuel line come in a 4' circle you have to carefully un curl it.. OR get some 4-6' lengths/ at a parts store with fittings & a coupler and make your own.

May 10, 2018 | 04:27 AM

ZEN357

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I would do a hard line with a custom gas tank with return lines.

May 10, 2018 | 06:09 AM

Archer

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spam -

Agree with hard line or possibly braided steel.

What's the PSI from the electric pump?
Why not just replace the mechanical?

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May 11, 2018 | 09:31 AM

SPAMBURGER

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Thanks for the input, I will get some hard line and bend it myself. It’s going in a 1978 half ton truck that originally came with an in-line 6. There is NO aftermarket anything for it so I have had to do everything the hard way. I’m using an electric pump because I already have it and wanted to save a little money.
Now I just need to find a good suspension set up.