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budman1404
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Jun 17, 2010, 10:48 AM
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I have a 92 dodge ram 250 van that needs new lines from the fuel filter to the fuel inector rails (?),
the old lines had holes worn in from rubbing against the trans. I have not been able to find replacement parts. I am told rubber hose patches won`t work on the fuel injection system. What can I do?..
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Hammer Time
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Jun 17, 2010, 10:50 AM
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No, you won't find any replacements. What you will have to do is make them from steel line and double flare the connections.
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budman1404
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Jun 17, 2010, 10:54 AM
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Would you know of a good link to that kind of procedure it will be a new can of worms for me.
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Call some wrecking yards but if you go that route, inspect the lines real well. You don't want to be install something in similar condition as what you are taking off......
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DanD
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Time to get out of the dark ages boys and start using nylon replacement lines.
Most of the newer vehicle come from the factory with them; so what’s wrong with using a nylon system to repair or replace rusted corroded lines?
There’s a company that I use called FMSI and they have a full selection of fuel line repair ends, adapters (Nylon to steel) and different sizes of nylon replacement fuel line.
Much much easier then steel line and all the crap of fairing the ends.
This nylon line has something like a 100-150 psi running pressure and a 200psi burst pressure rating; more then adequate for fuel injection pressures.
I’ve been using the stuff for years.
http://catalog.fmsiinc.com/category/nylon-repair
Remove the link if you want; I have nothing invested in the company.
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Hammer Time
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I like the idea and it would probably work well if you have inventory in stock but it looks a little hard to come by for the average DIYer on a one time repair.
I have the "press together" repair kit for nylon but sometimes it takes longer than making metal.
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DanD
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Whatever.
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DanD
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I see that Mr Hammer has been busy covering his tracks. LOL
What it's the next morning and this post is still here; is your delete button stuck Hammer???
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(This post was edited by DanD on Jun 18, 2010, 4:58 AM)
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budman1404
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Jun 18, 2010, 11:43 AM
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If possible let`s not delete anything just yet...please.
Dan D how do you handle the bends to get around and down to stuff? Is the convoluted tubing used to do this?
and thank you all for such quick responses not all forums are as timely.
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DanD
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Yes the convoluted tubing can be used or a 90/45degree metal adapter or if there’s enough room where you would need the line to turn 90 degrees; I’ve hoped the line in a semi circle not to kink it.
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budman1404
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I`ve decided to go the nylon repair route so now...a 1/4 drill bit will just fit ( a little coaxing needed) into the tubing, is this a good way to measure the tubing? I am somewhat confused about what I need. If you wanted to use the tubing armour would you order the next size larger so the tubing will go into it ( 1/4 into 3/8) or is the 1/4 tubing armour sized to let the 1/4 tubing to fit in it?
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DanD
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Maybe go into the parts supplier that you’re going to purchase the tubing from and have a look at the complete system; making note of the adapters, clamping and what not.
I think you’ll find that there will be some form of fitting to make the transition from metal to the nylon and then back again. Take a piece of the metal tubing with you so that you purchase the proper size.
Dan.
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