'67 L79 formed steel fuel line

[Michael H.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Michael,
Would it be possible for you to post a picture of your L79 fuel line showing the same location that I'm referencing?

Send me your e-mail address to my PM and I'll send you some pic's.

MIke

[Jim S.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Michael,
Would it be possible for you to post a picture of your L79 fuel line showing the same location that I'm referencing?

Leif,

Here are a few .

Jim

[Leif A.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Leif,

Here are a few .

Jim

Jim,

Thank you for the great picture. In my mind, that is what I was thinking the "ideal" orientation of the fuel line to manifold should be. But, I'm being led to believe that I'm basically making a mountain out of a mole hill and that the line workers that installed these lines 48 years ago probably didn't have a micrometer out measuring each and every fuel line. If I ever have the opportunity (fuel filter change) to remove the line from the carburetor, I'll fiddle with it. Again, thanks for the picture (great looking engine BTW)

[Mark E.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Leif,

Comparing your photos to Leif's, it looks like your fuel line needs to move 2-3mm forward to avoid interference with the manifold runner. Your replacement line was bent by the manufacturer to within a reasonably close shape. It's not unusual that it needs a little final forming by you.

These steel lines are quite workable so you should be able to nudge it forward a bit by hand to take care of this.

[Jim S.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Jim,

Thank you for the great picture. In my mind, that is what I was thinking the "ideal" orientation of the fuel line to manifold should be. But, I'm being led to believe that I'm basically making a mountain out of a mole hill and that the line workers that installed these lines 48 years ago probably didn't have a micrometer out measuring each and every fuel line. If I ever have the opportunity (fuel filter change) to remove the line from the carburetor, I'll fiddle with it. Again, thanks for the picture (great looking engine BTW)

Leif ,

As to the pics ,you are welcome. I also think you are over reacting , but I know that feeling !
As to the kind words , thanks , and I hope that like yours , it runs some day.

Jim

[Timothy B.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Leif, Just like Mark say's above, it's not difficult to tweak the bends to get a nice fit keeping a air space in the tighter area's. I don't have a picture going across the engine but here is a pic of the vertical line on my 300hp engine that I had the same issues.

[Leif A.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

Thanks to all for your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Tim, another nice looking engine bay.

[John H.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

My 300hp is about the same - the original line very nearly touches the intake manifold and the thermostat housing; clearly wasn't a design consideration.


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[Leif A.]

Re: '67 L79 formed steel fuel line

My 300hp is about the same - the original line very nearly touches the intake manifold and the thermostat housing; clearly wasn't a design consideration.


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John,
Always great to have your knowledgeable input. I have to agree that it must not have been a design priority as it doesn't seem to affect the drivability of the car. Very nice engine compartment, as well. Thanks again.