Cutting fuel line
07-03-2007, 08:50 AM
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Cutting fuel line Whats the best way to cut fuel line under my car. With fuel in it. Line has a kink from my electronic cut out hitting it and i want to replace that section of fuel line with some rubber hose and have it curved a little. ???? 
07-03-2007, 12:17 PM
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I'd probably drain it and cut it with a hacksaw. You can drain the line by pulling the fuel filter loose.
I'd also suggest using fuel injection hose clamps {along with the proper pressure-rated hose, LS1 fuel pressure is 60psi}, and not the regular worm clamps. Fuel injection hose clamps are smooth all the way around, they don't have the holes like the worm clamps do. I know AutoZone etc. carry them in the HELP! section.
I'd also suggest using fuel injection hose clamps {along with the proper pressure-rated hose, LS1 fuel pressure is 60psi}, and not the regular worm clamps. Fuel injection hose clamps are smooth all the way around, they don't have the holes like the worm clamps do. I know AutoZone etc. carry them in the HELP! section.
07-03-2007, 02:00 PM
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instead of a hacksaw, get a basic pipe cutter from the plumbing dept at a hardware store. Inexpensive and will give you a perfect cut. You may need to partially remove the pipe so you can lower it for clearance however.
07-03-2007, 05:46 PM
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Fuel Injection = 58PSI Be careful replacing your fuel line. Modern Fuel Injection systems have pretty high fuel pressure. It's not like the old days.
Nothing like raw gas spewing all over your headers and anything else hot.
I kinked the fuel line on my C5 and I replaced the 1-piece line. A pain in the rear, but I don't need to worry about it.
Bob K.
Nothing like raw gas spewing all over your headers and anything else hot.
I kinked the fuel line on my C5 and I replaced the 1-piece line. A pain in the rear, but I don't need to worry about it.
Bob K.
07-04-2007, 12:24 AM
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I would recommend a tubing/pipe cutter like you can get at a home improvement store.
Instead of using rubber line why not use steel. I don`t know if they even make EFI rubber hose that is really rated for that much pressure, I know no one had it when I did my swap. Plus I don`t think you will get it to be able to seal perfectly without some type of barbed fitting.
I would use a short section of steel line and bend it around where your cutout hits. You can use brass compression fittings to put it in, or even double flare it and use tube couplers.
Instead of using rubber line why not use steel. I don`t know if they even make EFI rubber hose that is really rated for that much pressure, I know no one had it when I did my swap. Plus I don`t think you will get it to be able to seal perfectly without some type of barbed fitting.
I would use a short section of steel line and bend it around where your cutout hits. You can use brass compression fittings to put it in, or even double flare it and use tube couplers.
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07-04-2007, 06:43 AM
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Ok I got both rubber hose and metal fuel line. Not sure if i will be able to bend the fuel line the way I want it. I got a small hose cutter and bender to cut and bend properly. Thanks for the input keep it comming as I may be doing this today.
