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CTPhil
09-17-2019 11:34:15
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The previous owner of my 871 made a repair to the fuel line as in the photo. I'm wondering if people think it's safe. I've noticed that the recommended replacements have a section of rubber in the line near the fuel tank.
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lonestarjeff
09-20-2019 11:36:13
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I bought a pre-cut brake line from the local auto parts store in a length to route it up front & around the manifold. A tube bender made to job fairly easy. I posted pics of it back when, but can't find them at the moment. :-(
It works great, no rubber, & it comes with the proper double flare nuts.
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Hobo,NC
09-18-2019 13:39:37
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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CTPhil
09-18-2019 11:56:19
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Sean in PA
09-18-2019 06:43:28
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Fair enough. I am, as my wife puts it, "an@l" about technical details. (wow, this site is strict on swear words, I couldn't even post that "an@l" with the real spelling)
I guess I'm that way because I learned most of my mechanical/electrical/plumbing skills and knowledge from my father, who was an engineer and he insisted on technical accuracy.
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Larry NCKS
09-18-2019 05:19:48
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Depends on how one defines "middle". To me, "middle" is anywhere between two ends.
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CTPhil
09-17-2019 19:37:33
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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does anyone know if the rubber used in the replacement lines is heat resistant?
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showcrop
09-17-2019 19:07:43
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I have an original so I know that it is steel at both ends and a rubber section near the top. I am not a key boarder so I prefer to just generalize where it doesn't make any difference since I know that I can depend on you guys to fill in the little details.
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David G
09-17-2019 18:55:05
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I like double screw clamps on fuel lines.
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CTPhil
09-17-2019 18:35:52
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I took the valve out today and am in the process of modifying it as per multiple threads on YT. The O ring on the shutoff screw was disintegrated. Since it's somewhat apart I'd replace that line if the consensus was that it is dangerous.
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CTPhil
09-17-2019 18:29:34
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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No, that's just a mirage created by the camera.
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CTPhil
09-17-2019 18:27:25
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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There is a heat shield that shields the tank, yes.
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Sean in PA
09-17-2019 17:42:21
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I agree that they were steel at both ends, but the rubber section wasn't in the middle. It was a short section near the upper end of the line.
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Dean
09-18-2019 07:05:08
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to Sean in PA, 09-17-2019 17:42:21
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Dean
09-17-2019 13:44:13
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Do I see engine oil puddled around the valve springs and guides? Dean
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Larry NCKS
09-17-2019 12:49:51
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Factory was steel on both ends with rubber in the middle.
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Keith Williams
09-17-2019 12:48:04
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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CTPhil,
Is there a heat shield under the tank?
Mufflers get really hot if you work these beasts hard.
Keith
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showcrop
09-17-2019 12:42:02
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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As Pinball said factory was rubber for the first 4-5 inches.
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Shaun Wallace
09-17-2019 12:07:17
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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Looks unsanitary to me. Rather have flex line on other end.
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pinball
09-17-2019 12:07:03
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Re: Ford 871 Fuel Line in reply to CTPhil, 09-17-2019 11:34:15
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I have had two 960s the same way. just check ever so often for leaks, those valves are junk. I have a 961 that the fuel line goes toward the front out the front bracket then down to the carb. it rubber. it wont get as much heat as the one that goes in between the manifold.
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