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As I continue to work on the non-running '76 I decided to replace the fuel filter. Well the hoses were so old and brittle that they broke as I tried to replace the filter. Now I'm at a stand still until I can replace the hoses. Has anyone replaced these? Upgraded? I'm just looking for ideas. Thanks guys.

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James Bates

No big deal. Pick up some 5/16'' fuel line at any hardware or auto supply. It is tight quarters fitting it on the gas tand outlet, but fairly easy otherwise.

had to put a fuel pump(electric) on mine to get it home. half way there a rubber line that i disturbed while doing it broke. lucky my wife was behind me and flagged me down before i pumped 10 bucks worth of gas out on the hwy

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luv less for the time being

Thanks Labman, I'll look in that direction. Jeramy I think I'm gonna have to replace the fuel pump too. It's in rough shape. The old fuel filter was full of debris, and the gas was brown and dirty when it drained out.

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James Bates

thats why i had to replace mine.it had 2 inline filters before the pump. the one closest to the tank was so clogged that i couldn't even blow threw it. i took it out and hooked everything back up but the pump was toast so there went 50 bucks.changed pump and filter.

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luv less for the time being

Where did you find a pump for $50? Advance autoparts quoted me $90!

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James Bates

just by a cheap mr gasket universal pump... your better off and they work just as well

Thanks Jeremy. I'm concerned that once I go to all the trouble of re-piping the broken fuel hoses and replacing the pump the gas tank is going to be so full of crud I'll be stuck again.

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James Bates

oreilly auto parts

BesTest Fuel Pump - Universal Fuel Pump
Part Number: BE8012S
Line: BTF

* 1 Year Limited Warranty
* 5-9 PSI
* 30GPH
* Universal Product

41.99 plus tax

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luv less for the time being

my previous post is wrong. don't use that pump the fuel pressure is to high.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... rd=be8016s

# Universal
# Type: Solenoid
# Volts: 12
# Pressure: 2.5-4.5 PSI
# Flow (GPH): 30
# Inlet/Outlet Size: 5/16" Hose

51.99

i either have to change my pump again or put a fuel pressure regulator on mine now cause the pump is pushing past what the float needle can stop

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luv less for the time being

Thank you for the update Jeramy. I think I've narrowed down the problem to the fuel pump giving up the ghost. But I've decided to rebuild the fuel system from front to back anyway. So a new fuel pump is in order. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23357

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James Bates