Fuel Lines And Tank Replacement - Feed the Beast

...You might want to grab some eye protection and keep your mouth shut, as a lot of road debris gets up into those slots so you will get showered with dirt during this step.
...You might want to grab some eye protection and keep your mouth shut, as a lot of road d
7 Moving on the fuel line we went up front and removed the one hose clap.
8 The best way to get the factory line out is to bend it right in the middle, which will pull the two ends out of the car. While we are making this sound simple, you will need to fight it a bit so be prepared.
8 The best way to get the factory line out is to bend it right in the middle, which will

9 Once the line was out, we could take this comparison shot that should give you a pretty good idea why we are doing this work. Even though 3/8 doesn't sound much bigger than 5/16 the visual difference is pretty substantial. Your V-8 will thank you.
9 Once the line was out, we could take this comparison shot that should give you a pretty
10 The new fuel sending unit/pickup slips right in the tank since all the parts are factory correct.
10 The new fuel sending unit/pickup slips right in the tank since all the parts are facto
Jason installed the O-ring before feeding in the pick up, then he installed the provided locking collar and tapped it around till it locked in place.
Jason installed the O-ring before feeding in the pick up, then he installed the provided l

11 Before putting the tank back up in the car, we wanted to get the line installed. Since the line is bent for shipping, we didn't straighten it out until we were putting it up in the car. The front went in pretty much without issue, but the area that goes above the rear suspension fought us for a while. It might be difficult to remember just how the line was routed, but just look for all the clips attached to the frame and that should give you a pretty good idea where the line needs to be. Jason didn't give up and finally got it in place.
11 Before putting the tank back up in the car, we wanted to get the line installed. Since
12 Speaking of clips, there are factory clips that run along the frame that will hold even this larger fuel line. The only problem we found is some of them snapped off. Jason grabbed a few of these rubber-coated clamps to use instead.
12 Speaking of clips, there are factory clips that run along the frame that will hold eve
13 After spraying some undercoating and installing the new straps, he lifted the tank in place.
13 After spraying some undercoating and installing the new straps, he lifted the tank in

14 Before you start installing the hardware, take a close look at the fuel filler neck and make sure it's properly positioned.
14 Before you start installing the hardware, take a close look at the fuel filler neck an
15 When it all checked out, we tightened up the straps and rolled the jack out of the way.
15 When it all checked out, we tightened up the straps and rolled the jack out of the way
16 Now all we needed to do was hook up the rubber fuel lines and sending unit. Again, using factory correct parts made this extremely painless.
16 Now all we needed to do was hook up the rubber fuel lines and sending unit. Again, usi

We did go to our local parts store and picked up a short section of 3/8 rubber fuel hose and a few new hose clamps.
We did go to our local parts store and picked up a short section of 3/8 rubber fuel hose a
17 One thing nice about putting in a new fuel tank is we can now verify absolute empty on our gauge without the hassle of running out of gas.
17 One thing nice about putting in a new fuel tank is we can now verify absolute empty on
18 We put in exactly five gallons of fuel and rechecked the gauge. It was sitting right at one-quarter tank, so we know our gauge is right on the money. Now the car doesn't starve out on the big end of the track, and we have the confidence in knowing there is no gunk or crud that will find its way up to our carb.
18 We put in exactly five gallons of fuel and rechecked the gauge. It was sitting right a