C1 flex Fuel Line

[James R.]

I attached my flex fuel line...steel line to fuel pump, and it seems a little long. The bend in the rubber is such that it is flattening out...not completely pinched closed, but it is pretty flat. Common sense tells me this will create a significant restriction to fuel flow. My car is a 58. The fuel pump is a 4445 pump and the flex line is 7 1/2 inches end-to-end from CC. I did use the 45 degree attachment on the pump with the bevel oriented slightly inboard. In what direction should the 45 degree attachment be oriented? Is the flex fuel line from CC too long? If so, what is everyone else using?
Thanks,
Jim

[Gary C.]

Re: C1 flex Fuel Line

Jim, '58 P&A Group 3.163 shows part # 3735951. A NOS 373591 measured the rubber section of the hose as 6 1/2" long. Hose should have a little bend it for engine flex, but most of the available hoses are too long. Gary Pronesti (352) 638-5778 may have the correct length hose. Gary....

[James R.]

Re: C1 flex Fuel Line

Thanks...I'll give him a call.

[Don Y.]

Re: C1 flex Fuel Line

I got mine from Doc Rebuild, it fit perfect

[Terry D.]

Re: C1 flex Fuel Line

Same here Doc had the correct one for my 62.