Re: [FWDLK] Rubber Fuel Lines

[Paul Holmgren <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PowerFlite Communications wrote:

> On my '55 Savoy, I need to replace the rubber fuel lines that connect
> the fuel pump to the steel fuel lines.  This may be a dumb question,
> but could someone tell me if they are a unique size that I should ask
> for, or are all such lines the same diameter and weight?  Without a
> far-too-lengthy explanation here as to why I can't get to the old fuel
> lines at the moment, I would like to go to my local parts shop and get
> new rubber fuel lines before pushing the car out of it's slightly
> awkward storage place.  I just want to know exactly what I'm asking
> for.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg

YOU DO NOT WANT OLD RUBBER FUEL LINES!!   PERIOD
What you so want is the new stuff that is rated for Fuel injection
applications.
It is resistant to the current formulations of gasoline.
there are real cases of older/classic cars burning down when the 'new'
gas ate thru the
rubber and the ensuing raging fires.

--
Paul Holmgren
2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hoosier Corps L#6

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