fuel line coupler

[exalteduser]

Its time to get my winter beater running (94 blazer w)
my rubber fuel line is split on the pressure hose, I cant find this part anywhere.
well they only have a full line front to back replacement for $100.

I have cut an access hole in the floor to get at it, tired of dropping the tank on this thing.
that being said I dont mind just placing steel where the rubber goes. that leads me to this:
Can you use compression fittings and piece together the fuel line on these, I know they have alot of psi (55 if i recall)
something like this:

My thinking is I can get a chunk of steel line, plumb into sending unit, and run it to the old steel line and pressure couple it there. or i could run it all the way to fuel filter. Would love some input as I only want to spend like $30 on this, my jeep needs the rest of money $$$ :P

[rhandwor]

My son cut his fuel line on his 87 GMC 3/4 ton 5.7L and this is what he used. I've used them on water lines 60psi and they worked.
Otherwise try a junk yard.
My son has a termite business and he put a 100,000 on this repair.

[exalteduser]

I ended up getting some 5/16 steel line and used compression fittings. had to cut the flare off the sending unit, and ran about 1 1/2 feet of it, picked a spot and cut the old line. compression on both sides, no leaks after 1 test drive. now my exhaust comes in the floor hole though lol, duct tape time!

This forum used to be hoppin now its dead as a doornail, what happened?

[rhandwor]

Originally Posted by exalteduser

I ended up getting some 5/16 steel line and used compression fittings. had to cut the flare off the sending unit, and ran about 1 1/2 feet of it, picked a spot and cut the old line. compression on both sides, no leaks after 1 test drive. now my exhaust comes in the floor hole though lol, duct tape time!

This forum used to be hoppin now its dead as a doornail, what happened?

Get some short metal screws cut a piece of flashing caulk along the edges and use the metal screws to attach to the floor.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by exalteduser

I ended up getting some 5/16 steel line and used compression fittings. had to cut the flare off the sending unit, and ran about 1 1/2 feet of it, picked a spot and cut the old line. compression on both sides, no leaks after 1 test drive. now my exhaust comes in the floor hole though lol, duct tape time!

This forum used to be hoppin now its dead as a doornail, what happened?

the use of the compression fittings is good. I would coat the joints with a mineral based undercoating .

with the holes in the cab I would get some heavy gauge galvanized sheet metal , also rivets , and a quart of fiberglass bondo. this works great to seal and stop any future rust. when its done , use a good brush on rust proofing to seal forever..

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by exalteduser

Its time to get my winter beater running (94 blazer w)
my rubber fuel line is split on the pressure hose, I cant find this part anywhere.
well they only have a full line front to back replacement for $100.

I have cut an access hole in the floor to get at it, tired of dropping the tank on this thing.
that being said I dont mind just placing steel where the rubber goes. that leads me to this:
Can you use compression fittings and piece together the fuel line on these, I know they have alot of psi (55 if i recall)
something like this:

My thinking is I can get a chunk of steel line, plumb into sending unit, and run it to the old steel line and pressure couple it there. or i could run it all the way to fuel filter. Would love some input as I only want to spend like $30 on this, my jeep needs the rest of money $$$ :P

the compression fittings with steel line will be good for well over 100 psi with 5/16 tubing.

the reason flare fittings are used is because of everything being steel and able to take over torquing of the nut. with compression fittings you can crack the fitting if not properly torqued .

flares also can take a good amount of shock force ..