Ford 871 Fuel Line

CTPhil · Sep 17, 2019

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.

pinball · Sep 17, 2019

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.

shaun wallace · Sep 17, 2019

Looks unsanitary to me. Rather have flex line on other end.

showcrop · Sep 17, 2019

As Pinball said factory was rubber for the first 4-5 inches.

Keith Williams · Sep 17, 2019

CTPhil,
Is there a heat shield under the tank?
Mufflers get really hot if you work these beasts hard.
Keith

Larry NCKS · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 14:42:02 09/17/19)
As Pinball said factory was rubber for the first 4-5 inches.

Factory was steel on both ends with rubber in the middle.

Dean · Sep 17, 2019

Do I see engine oil puddled around the valve springs and guides?

Dean

Sean in PA · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 15:49:51 09/17/19)

(quoted from post at 14:42:02 09/17/19)
As Pinball said factory was rubber for the first 4-5 inches.

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Factory was steel on both ends with rubber in the middle.

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.

CTPhil · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 15:48:04 09/17/19) CTPhil,
Is there a heat shield under the tank?
Mufflers get really hot if you work these beasts hard.
Keith

There is a heat shield that shields the tank, yes.

CTPhil · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 16:44:13 09/17/19) Do I see engine oil puddled around the valve springs and guides?

Dean

No, that's just a mirage created by the camera.

CTPhil · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 15:07:03 09/17/19) 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.

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.

David G · Sep 17, 2019

I like double screw clamps on fuel lines.

showcrop · Sep 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 17:42:21 09/17/19)

(quoted from post at 15:49:51 09/17/19)

(quoted from post at 14:42:02 09/17/19)
As Pinball said factory was rubber for the first 4-5 inches.

Click to expand...

Factory was steel on both ends with rubber in the middle.

Click to expand...

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.

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.

CTPhil · Sep 17, 2019

does anyone know if the rubber used in the replacement lines is heat resistant?

Larry NCKS · Sep 18, 2019

(quoted from post at 19:42:21 09/17/19)

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.

Depends on how one defines "middle". To me, "middle" is anywhere between two ends.

Sean in PA · Sep 18, 2019

(quoted from post at 08:19:48 09/18/19)

(quoted from post at 19:42:21 09/17/19)

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.

Click to expand...

Depends on how one defines "middle". To me, "middle" is anywhere between two ends.

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.

Dean · Sep 18, 2019

Bingo, Sean.

Dean

CTPhil · Sep 18, 2019

Well it sounds like I might be OK as is, but just for peace of mind I think I'm going to get this:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...ry8FujighMKh7-4M48FoMjHCeHdKswFx6bAy7LMpkHIew

Hobo,NC · Sep 18, 2019

I would make up a new line out of steel and for-go the rubber...

The next best option would be to use fuel injection hose along with the proper clamps for fuel injection hose...

I am a big fan of continuous compression hose clamps a good one will keep it leak free maintenance free longer then a worm drive clamp..

https://www.amazon.com/XtremeAmazing-replacement-Fuel-Injection-Clamps/dp/B0040CU0HM

https://www.amazon.com/Swpeet-Assor...TF8&psc=1&refRID=JWMKTYW6VJ2C5RPS2B01

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072NBK3HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

lonestarjeff · Sep 20, 2019

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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