Help changing a Fuel Accumulator

["dmczr1" <dmczr1@xxxx>]

I'm trying to replace the fuel accumulator on my '82. I thought it would be
easier going in from underneath (silly me) since my garage has a grease pit.
With all the spilled gas on me and the floor, the garage now smells like a
petroleum refinery. It was me versus the accumulator, but I finally got it
out. A couple of slight problems though. In order to pull it out to work
on the fittings, I cut the end of the teflon line. Looked like no problem
since there is allot of slack.

First mistake was cutting it, I nicked the slip fitting that is screwed into
the acumulator. Since the gas is under high pressure, I probably need to
replace that. Is that a common piece at auto supply stores or do I need to
order from one of the vendors.

Looking at the teflon hose I see cracking in the rubber. But I also see the
inner lining (teflon) is about as tough as anything short of a steel line.
Has anyone replaced this teflon hose and if so where do you get it?

Finally, the two screwed fittings (the slip fitting to teflon line, and the
90 elbow to the steel line) must have been put on the accumulator by and
ex-NFL linebacker. I cannot get those puppies off. I'll try soaking them
overnight in WD-40 to see if that helps.

Any advice? Thanks in advance.

Jack Janney
'82 #10901