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Old 09-10-2007, 02:23 PM
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Doing a FAST 90 swap and couldn't disconnect the feed line to the rail system. Took the manifold off and twisted the feed line. It appears to be a hard plastic line covered by a rubber line. Can twisting break or kink the line?

Do I need to replace?

Appreciate any input.

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any auto store should have fuel line disconnect kits. There cheap. Don't know if that helps, if you already got it off and are worried about using it, I would think that unless you can see some physical damage it should be ok.
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Originally Posted by slonomo
Doing a FAST 90 swap and couldn't disconnect the feed line to the rail system. Took the manifold off and twisted the feed line. It appears to be a hard plastic line covered by a rubber line. Can twisting break or kink the line?

Do I need to replace?

Appreciate any input.


Yes, twisting CAN break/damage the fuel line.
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Thanks Chad, that's my thought. I'm scared to death of a fire in the engine bay, kiss all my hard work and money good bye.
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Why not just disconnect the fuel line from the chassis and use an adapter to convert it to a -6 line?
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Originally Posted by myfast70
Why not just disconnect the fuel line from the chassis and use an adapter to convert it to a -6 line?
Better yet, I just used it as an excuse to buy a billet fuel rail kit from Speed Inc., comes with a new braided quick disconnect fuel feed line.




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