What size fuel hose do I need?
Recommended Size, Based on Horsepower
| Recommended Fuel Line Size (from the tank to the pump) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Output | Size (inches) | Size (AN) |
| 350 hp or less | 5/16 in. | -5 |
| 350-450 hp | 3/8 in. | -6 |
| 450-650 hp | 1/2 in. | -8 |
When do you need to replace a fuel hose?
Note: If you have rubber or flex hoses on the supply line, return line, and vapor line, it is recommended to replace all three hoses if only one hose is damaged. On vehicles 1996 to today with a fuel hose under the vehicle: Step 17: Remove the fuel hose from the fuel line.
How do you remove a fuel line from a tank?
Use a quick disconnect tool to remove the fuel line from the fuel pump. Place a drip pan under the fuel tank and remove the fuel hose from the fuel pump. Note: You may have to disconnect the other fuel lines to get to the fuel line you are replacing.
Why does my car’s fuel hose keep leaking?
Some of the older vehicles have short fuel hoses that connect the steel line to the fuel pump, fuel tank, and carburetor. These hoses over time tend to weaken and split causing gasoline or diesel to leak out.
What are the different types of fuel hoses?
These lines are not protected so they are subject to failure at any time as debris distorts them. There are several forms of fuel hoses: rubber with adhesive liners, plastic or carbon fiber, or steel or aluminum. Rubber fuel hoses are more common on older vehicles and diesel industries.
How do you remove a fuel hose from a tank?
Open the fuel neck door and you should see these. Step 14: Lower the fuel tank far enough to remove the rubber fuel hose. Remove the hose clamp that holds on the fuel hose. Place a drip pan under the fuel tank and remove the fuel hose from the fuel pump. Remove the fuel hose from the fuel line.
What to do if your fuel tank is leaking?
Thinking you may leak a little fuel with a full tank running a vent off the upper balance line. I put a short hose on the nipple of each tank, hooked them into a tee fitting and ran a hose to the vapor valve. No more pressure issue.
Why is my fuel pickup hose getting clogged?
Here is a simple thing to do. Use a aux tank connected to the fuel line and see if you still have the problem. if so then it’s the screen at the end of the tube that might be getting clogged as you slush the junk at the bottom of the tank around. I di this and found the screen was getting clogged as I ran with a not full tank.
Where does the fuel tank hose come from?
I’ve taken off the hose that goes from the elbow fitting on top of the tank to my fuel/water separator, but I can’t get the elbow fitting to budge. I’m worried that if I apply too much pressure I’m going to break something. Pic below, the fitting I’m trying to remove is the one at the bottom of the picture. Are these fittings meant to come off?