1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

[David W.]

Where can I find the compression seals that go on the end of the vertical steel fuel line at the right angle inlet to the YH carburetor
Hope I described it clear enough!
Dave

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

I made mine !
Cut down rubber hose to make the seal - Works
I made a couple extras - I could take a photo for you
I dont know it anyone makes them - I could be wrong.
Original lines uses a seal as you decribed -

[David W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Hi, Chris...thanks for the speedy response! I tried that, but perhaps I didn't make them thick enough, cuz I had some leakage. If it works for you, I should be able to make it work for me. How thick did you make them?
Dave

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

fairly thick....
1/4 " or 3/8" - rather thick....
I tried all kinds of O rings and nothing worked right.
So I took fuel line and sliced thick O rings with a razor blade
Works - no leaks !!

[David W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Thanks! I have a couple installed and will crank her up in a bit.
Dave

[David W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Hi, Chris...No leaks, but it won't start, either. The carb bowls are full, and there is ignition and compression. Should fire. Still working on it. But happy that there are no more leaks at the connections.
Dave

[David W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Late update...it started after adjusting the idle mixture screws. Still no leaks.
Dave

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

- Kool !!!

[Harold W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

I found viton seals in a similar standard fitting, and have used them without leaks for over 10 years. Can't remember the brand, but they were probably air line fittings.

[David W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Thanks, Harold. I found some similar seals, and they are working fine. Don't know what the material is, but they are surviving. Dave

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

Car running ?

[Harold W.]

Re: 1954 Carter YH vertical fuel line

At the moment, the car is not running, as I'm rebuilding the carbs, but I expect it will be back "on the road" in a month or so. I have had the car (2929) since 1972, purchased at Konnor Chevrolet in NJ, and have restored it twice. It has about 56,000 miles, which seems original, but don't know for sure. Also have a 1965 coupe (L-84), and a 2014 Z-51 convertible.