[DML] Re: Removing old fuel hoses?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The fuel hoses look worse than they really are. The outer covering
disintegrates and falls off in chunks. Underneath you will see the
white braid. There are other layers under that. The rubber outer
covering is just there to protect the braid. You can finish removing
the outer, rubber cover with your fingers and then carefully and
neatly wrap the hoses with electrical tape. If you just HAVE to
replace the hoses they do unscrew with wrenches. Under no
circumstances twist the hoses and metal pipes!!!!!! If you do you will
damage the metal pipes that the hoses attach to and then you have to
lift the body to replace them. Soak the fittings with WD-40 or
something. Turn the nuts, not the hoses or metal pipes. After you get
the nut loose the hose will still be stuck on the pipe. Carefully and
gently work the hose back and forth, it will eventually pop loose.
Keep everything clean, do not allow dirt to enter the connections.
When tightening the hoses up make sure they curl correctly, you do not
want them to kink. BTW the fittings on the ends of the hoses do not
come off, there are no clamps with the origional hoses. When done be
very certain there are NO fuel leaks. One of the hoses is under high
pressure and the slightest leak will cause fumes.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Greg, I wouldn't brake the connection loose. Just slit the hose back
with a
> razor blade and slip the new hoses over and the clamp.
> John Hervey
> www.specialtauto.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gzapf [mailto:x86Daddy@xxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 2:45 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Removing old fuel hoses?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > My fuel hoses going from the fuel pump and boot to the metal lines are
> > in bad shape, and I'm ready to replace them.  However, the fittings
> > are extremely tight (no hose clamps in original setup).  What is the
> > recommended method to detach the old, disintegrating hoses so I can
> > put on the new ones?  Is it simply a matter of pulling and twisting?
> > 
> > At the banjo fitting at the top of the pump, the banjo is simply
> > plugged into the hose.  I'm guessing sufficient twisting and turning
> > will finally disconnect this.  However, each of the other connections
> > involves a couple of hex, wrenchable fittings, but I want to exercise
> > caution with where these connect to the metal lines.  And it still
> > appears that the hose ends at the first nut, so I still have to
> > disconnect it.
> > 
> > I apologize in advance for the extremely basic question.  :-)
> > 
> > --Greg
> > #2894








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