Fuel Line Question

[Yoda]

Just purchased a new stainless fuel line for my 65 with a Holley. The line is flanged at both ends, but only has a threaded connector on one end (going from memory, I think its the fuel pump end). Is it standard practice to just connect the carb end to the carb with a piece of rubber fuel line? If not, how should I make the connection?

I thought it was generally a bad idea to have rubber between the pump and the carb becasue if the pressure regulator gives out it can blow out the rubber section, spraying gas all over your engine.

 

[tbird5866]

Originally, Ford used a rubber line at the end of the fuel line at the fuel pump. Engine moves relative to the chassis. Then, Ford used a continuous line from the fuel pump to the carburetor. Ford did not put Holley carburetors on the Flairbirds. They used the very good and reliable Autolite carburetor.

 

[boaterbob]

I beleive the flair on the end with no nut is so when you slip the rubber line over and clamp it, It can't slide off. I put an inline filter between that end and the carb. You can make the carb nipple with a peice of brake tubing. Tubing has it's own size threads that will fit in the holly.

 

[boaterbob]

If you decide to put in the inline filter it usaully comes with the proper clamps and rubber gas line. Gas line is very strong i woudn't worry about it bursting. I don't think the holly has a filter in the carb. where the tube connects, so i think the filter there is a good idea.

 

[Yoda]

My Holley had a fitting for a rubber line at the carb. Haven't held the new fuel line in place to see if there is clearance for the inline filter.

When I first installed the Holley, I just hacked the original fuel line and added some rubber fuel line and the inline filter since the fuel line connects differently.

Think I'm all set so thanks for the advice.