Larry,
I'm sure the lining compound has changed over the years..so has
the fuel. Like I said, I have seen the rubber linings dry rot on cars
that sat w/o fuel for winter or longer. I haven't had any problems
and have not had to re-tighten the fittings. The clear filter will
let you know what is going on.
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
> Walt,
>
> You say your current set-up has been in place for a decade - has
> the
> manufacturing process or materials used for the lining changes
> over the
> years to account for it's longevity you think?
>
> I'll have a clear in-line filter up where I can see the fuel, and
> will keep
> an eye on it.
>
> Speaking of maintenance, have you ever had to go back and tighten
> the
> fittings from time to time?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry Shouse
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>
>
> > I've been running braided line on my car for years. One
> thing to
> > keep in mind is that it is a maintenance item. It will deteriorate
> > over time. The inside lining will deteriorate and put nice rubber
> > chunks in your needle/seats. I "knock on wood" have had the
> current -
> > 8 feed and return in my car for a decade w/o problems but I keep it
> > moving and up until this winter it has been in a heated garage.
> > Many problems I have seen have come from cars sitting w/o
> gas in
> > the lines. The rubber dry rots and will clog the regulator or
> > needle/seats.
> >
> > Walt
> > http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:06 pm
> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
> >
> >> Don't know how true it is but I have always heard not to run all
> >> steel braided hose on a street car. Something about the fittings
> >> "sweating" and creating a strong fuel smell in the car. GM66's
> >> method is a good one.
> >> Clint Hooper
> >> H&H Custom,owner
> >> 1969 El Camino ProTourer
> >> 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
> >> http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: Larry Shouse
> >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> >> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:14 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
> >>
> >>
> >> Doug,
> >>
> >> I was thinking about running a braided hose all the way as well.
> >> I have the same concerns you do, so I'm planning to go with Summit
> >> p/n SUM-PUMPKIT3 which is a - 8 AN diameter fuel line kit designed
> >> to work with 3/8 in. NPT components. That's my plan anyways,
> >> unless somebody here can speak up and tell me I'm headed in the
> >> wrong direction.
> >>
> >> Larry Shouse
> >
>
>
>
