Does anyone know the diameter of a 601 ford fuel line?

641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

I'm going to put on a new fuel line on my tractor. I want to add an in-line filter as well.

Does NAPA sell sections of fuel line? A 48" section of tube would get me going. I have a flare tool but will need to get a smaller bender.

If so, what size do I ask for?

I was hoping to pick this up at lunch and get it done tonight.

DeltaRed · Mar 15, 2012

1/4 or 5/16.Buy one stick of each,return the unused
tommorrow.Can you take the old one as a sample?

BCnT · Mar 15, 2012

FOMOCO put 5/16 on all the cars and trucks and i THINK the tractors have it too...prob wouldnt hurt to have a stick of 1/4 too if its a ways into town.

JMOR · Mar 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 09:22:53 03/15/12) I'm going to put on a new fuel line on my tractor. I want to add an in-line filter as well.

Does NAPA sell sections of fuel line? A 48" section of tube would get me going. I have a flare tool but will need to get a smaller bender.

If so, what size do I ask for?

I was hoping to pick this up at lunch and get it done tonight.

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641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

Pardon my ignorance but can I measure fuel line by placing a wrench over the line?

Say like if I fit a 1/4" wrench over the line and it fits snug, is that 1/4" line?

Just wondering.

awhtx · Mar 15, 2012

1/4". The late 801/901"s with the TSX-813 carb were the only ones with 5/16" line.

Dean · Mar 15, 2012

Most folks bend fuel lines from brake lines.

If you install in inline filter be certain to buy one designed for a gravity flow fuel system.

Dean

641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

This is a 601 and I'm presuming the TSX765.

641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 15:10:17 03/15/12) Most folks bend fuel lines from brake lines.

If you install in inline filter be certain to buy one designed for a gravity flow fuel system.

Dean

That I wouldn't have done. Thanks!!!!

DeltaRed · Mar 15, 2012

No,the wrench size is not the tube size.But you can
use that wrench to find the 'OD'.

641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 15:14:31 03/15/12) No,the wrench size is not the tube size.But you can
use that wrench to find the 'OD'.

Ok.

Since I'm adding an inline filter, I has me thinking of adding the larger diameter line and going with the 5/16" if I can get the ending fittings.

I reckon I'm just "thinking/typing out loud now".

By the way, I have all new wires now and she turns over. I do need to replace the starter button though. I tried it last night and she wouldn't turn. I had to ground it at the switch there. I'm getting current every where I'm suppose to though.

I still have the wires loose until I make sure everything works correctly but allot better than what it was. I didn't have a single wire without some sort of breakage or missing insulation, or dirty splice.

By the way, I really like heat shrink tubing! :wink:

El Toro · Mar 15, 2012

Fuel & brake lines are double flared. I would use a brake line or a braided hose that will withstand the vibration. Hal

old · Mar 15, 2012

Most of the time in line filters cause many many more problems then they fix. I charge a case of beer to fix the in line filter problem and have gotten well over 50 in the years I have played with tractors. Most in line filters are made for a fuel system with a fuel pump that puts out 7 plus PSI and a gravity feed system is lucky to put out 1/2 a psi so they do not work. If you have the sediment bowl and the screen that should be in it you have a filter that does better then the in line and will not cause problems

641Dave · Mar 15, 2012

So an inline filter is going to restrict the flow to much and starve the carb of fuel.

I did just put a new sediment bowl coming out of the gas tank.

I reckon I'm over thinking it again.

BCnT · Mar 15, 2012

Dave,did you replace the solenoid? if so,did you buy one for a tractor or just a ford...the tractor solenoid energizes by grounding...the car/truck versions use a hot lead to energize.
btw,your original 6 volt solenoid will work just fine on the 12 volt conversion.

VicS · Mar 15, 2012

I'm sorry but I don't agree. I take the sediment bowl/ fuel shut off, off first. It is the restriction. Just use a pipe nipple and tee with a nipple and cap to trap the water and a 90 deg shut off valve. then always use a in-line filter! Just changed a 960 Ford for a neighbor. Cut the steel line and slid a rubber line over it 5/16. Runs and pulls good. also put a 90 deg shutoff over by the carb where you can get to it, so you can turn the gas off without a screw-driver. I know there is more than one way to skin a cat. Vic

old · Mar 15, 2012

Each to his own but as I said the in line filter is trouble from the get go. I have run a Ford 841 now for 30 plus years with the factory set up and have yet to ever have a problem but I have had to redo many that some one did a cobble job on to fix the problems with them not running. Things are done at the factory one way for a reason most of the time so messing with that can be trouble big time and I have seen more then one tractor go up in smoke due to cobble jobs

Anonymous-0 · Mar 15, 2012

The fuel flows thru a passage 1/8 of an inch in diameter x 1 inch long so larger fuel lines are a waste of time and money.Theres a fine screen in the sediment bowl.It could be missing.Ive replaced a lot of rotten soft fuel on lawn mowers,dont want it on my tractor.

Hobo,NC · Mar 15, 2012

You and anyone else that believe that are full of BS ... In this case anyways... I figger you could not chiffer out the real problem so come up with a excuse lie are what ever... a engineer should do his home work before he falls into this trap...

Anonymous-0 · Mar 16, 2012

Fuel has to pass thru a 1/8 hole at the carberator so a larger line wont help.

641Dave · Mar 16, 2012

You fellers want a beer and some corn bread? :?

I did just replace the sediment bowl.

Is that "fine" screen fine enough to trap any particulates that would clog the carb jet orifice?

That's why I have inline filter on my mind.

I held off on getting the fuel line. I took the old one off this morning and heading to NAPA today to get new line. Figure I'll replace what's on it and insulate it where it goes through the battery box area.

Hobo,NC · Mar 16, 2012

(quoted from post at 17:33:40 03/16/12) You fellers want a beer and some corn bread? :?

I did just replace the sediment bowl.

Is that "fine" screen fine enough to trap any particulates that would clog the carb jet orifice?

That's why I have inline filter on my mind.

I held off on getting the fuel line. I took the old one off this morning and heading to NAPA today to get new line. Figure I'll replace what's on it and insulate it where it goes through the battery box area.

OEM set up is a pizz poor excuse for a filter I spec that's all they had at the time,,, if every thing else is clean then they will trap the big stuff.... When it comes to getting most all the trash a paper filter can not be beat... If you have issues with a inline stopping up it not the inline you have a contaminated fuel system that needs to be addressed,,, clean fuel is hard to beat... Dirty fuel issues will win every time even with a dozen inline filters are OEM set up,,, its something a heavy beer drink'er would not understand... BTW I have installed inlines made for 100 PSI plus on a gravity flow set up with NO problems,,, they will flow enuff fuel to drown your armpits in a few seconds... I do shy away from inlines to fix a dirty system tho,,, its a patch in those cases,,, Install a new tank and the OEM set up and life will be good...

641Dave · Mar 16, 2012

...any chance you got a pic of your set up?

Does anyone know the diameter of a 601 ford fuel line?

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