playing with fuel lines

[models916]

Trying to get a fuel line structure that looks good and clean. I came up with this. Specter brand banjo fittings $10.99 ea. and a compression fitting $2.98 and a bendable fuel line .375" $4.00. Hose clamp and rubber hose $5.00. Hope it doesn't leak.

[ROYALOAK62]

Models916,
Sure looks good, but I have one question.
With the line so close to the block, wouldn't you have a heat problem with the fuel line?
The stock fuel line on my 409 is about 2 to 3 inches off the block from the fuel pump to the crab.

Dave

[fatride]

I like the looks of the banjo fittings.

[gearhead409]

your fittings and tubing look good but you need to get rid of the rubber hose and clamps on the high pressure side of the fuel pump. could be a safety problem later on.

[4onthefloor]

Gearhead ...you need to get rid of those crabs under your hood too:rofl

[raymar58454]

Models916
I really like the way it looks, however I'm a little worried about using compression fittings. I had a compression fitting on fuel line to the pressure regulator on my 66 and it would leak every so often. This was on an aluminum 1/2 fuel line. I'd sure hate to see that beauty all sooty.:cry
Ray

[models916]

Steel line with brass compression, rubber FI line and clamp on an 8 psi pressure should not me a problem with leaking. Steel with brass on a plumbing line with water at 60 psi is not a problem. Lock tight on the threads won't work loose. Close to the head and manifold, may have to raise it up a little or insulate lower part. Thanks for the imput. Things to watch out for that I didn't think about. Sometimes you just need an outside look at things.

[gearhead409]

FI hose is good stuff. just didn't want you to have a fire at 100 MPH with that new engine.

[jim_ss409]

I really like the way it looks, a lot cleaner than the factory setup.