That small run of rubber fuel line at fuel pump.

[Rustyshackelford]

Is that small run of rubber fuel line at the lift pump a preformed piece or can I just buy regular old fuel line to replace?

 

[Warthog]

The line from the frame to the pump is preformed. I have never found a new replacement.

When I did replace one I used a longer piece of hose and made a sweeping curve so it did not kink. Others have bebt the metal tube at the frame to make the line curve better.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Well I don't know that it is bad. I'm going to replace my fuel pump because it is hemorrhaging from somewhere so I thought I'd replace that line at the same time. Do you think this is an unnecessary thing to do if there isn't a specific problem with the hose?

 

[Warthog]

One issue to look for is if the hose has been rubbing on the crossmember. Many times the right motor mount will fail, allowing the engine to drop on the right side and the hose will start rubbing on the crossmember.

If the hose is okay, just reuse it.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Got it thanks. Any other pro tips? I've been reading that this job can be a bummer.

 

[Warthog]

Use a jack with a board under the oil pan. Helps raise the engine enough the help remove the pump. Also use some grease to hold the pump rod in place.

 

[cucvrus]

I think Warthog is telling you to remove the push rod cover plate and clean and replace that gasket while you are in there. Just leave the 2 M6 bolts loose on the bottom of that cover plate until the last 2 to tighten. that helps get the 2-3/8" bolts on the fuel pump lined up and let them loose also until you restart the metal fuel line into the pump. I hope that helps at the risk of being over helpful. Good Luck and be patient. It will be a task if it is your first one.

 

[llong66]

Rusty,
If I was already there, I would just go ahead and replace that small piece of rubber hose just as PM, who knows how longs its been there!
Just my

Good luck!
Greg

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Rusty,
If I was already there, I would just go ahead and replace that small piece of rubber hose just as PM, who knows how longs its been there!

Yep. For a buck's worth of fuel line and a couple of clamps....

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Ok so the replacement doesn't need to be pre formed?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Nah. Put a loop in it if it wants to kink, or do like Warthog mentioned and cut the line back a bit.