Fuel Line Replacement

[Walter R.]

Can you replace the fuel line without removing the body.

[Jim L.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

On a C1, absolutely. On a C2, probably not. What year car are you inquiring about?

[Gary B.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Walter,

The fuel line on my ‘66 was replaced when I bought the car in order to make the car safe and road worthy. The body was not removed, but the line was not installed where the original line went. So, my answer is no, it can’t be done and look original without lifting the body to some extent.

But as Jim says, it could depend on which C2 year you’re talking about, as some lines were routed differently during the C2 era. I can’t remember if it was the brake line or the gas line or both.

Gary

[Stephen L.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Here are photos of the fuel line on a '67. The line passes thru the frame at the rear kickup. and on top of the frame along the way, then under the battery tray. Looks extremely difficult if not impossible to install with the body on......

[Gary B.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMoxFjC5j8c

[John R.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

I too am interested in how to replace the fuel line on a '66. Specifically the body lift steps. Can anyone share how they do it, step by step. How far up does the body need to be lifted, just the right side mounts, etc?? Technique for lifting? Thanks.

[Gary B.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

I too am interested in how to replace the fuel line on a '66. Specifically the body lift steps. Can anyone share how they do it, step by step. How far up does the body need to be lifted, just the right side mounts, etc?? Technique for lifting? Thanks.

[Gary B.]

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[Walter R.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Thanks to all for response. I have decided after everyone's input to cut line at break which is at the front and repair. Car is a driver but I try to maintain originality if at all possible.

[Michael M.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Without a doubt you can replace the fuel line just by loosening the right-side body mounts and jacking up the body.

[Gary B.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Michael,

Just curious. How high does does the RH side need to be lifted? Six inches?

Gary

[Michael M.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Gary, I do not remember how high the right-side has to be lifted. I know I have done this more than once. I would say lift the right-side inch by inch looking on how much room you have. After four inches you are going to know how much higher you have to go in order to remove the fuel line.

[Bill M.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

Mike Just curious the body can be jacked up without dismanteling anything? or is it similar to a body lift?

[Stephen L.]

Re: Fuel Line Replacement

I would think that if you raise the right side significantly, you would place a considerable "strain" on the left side body mounts, radiator hose, shift lever, fuel tank neck, etc.

[Bob R.]