15/32 size Fuel Line?
15/32 size Fuel Line?
I just got my 78 Fiat spider from my dad, but it has been in storage for 8 years and the hoses all needed replacing. I have replaced all the rubber 5/16 and 1/4 inch fuel line and most of the 3/16 lines too. But I have one fuel line I cannot find at the auto store. It measures about 15/32 inner diam (but that may have some expansion from time) and is 14" long. I can't find this hose at IAP either. Anyone know what it is and where can I get 14 inches of it?
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Re: 15/32 size Fuel Line?
That seems kind of big, Where is it located on the car?
Michael and Deborah Williamson
1971 Spider -Tropie’ - w screaming IDFs
1971 Spider - Vesper -scrapped
1979 Spider - Seraphina - our son's car now sold
1972 Spider - Tortellini- our son's current
1971 Spider -Tropie’ - w screaming IDFs
1971 Spider - Vesper -scrapped
1979 Spider - Seraphina - our son's car now sold
1972 Spider - Tortellini- our son's current
Re: 15/32 size Fuel Line?
I thought this was rather large too. It is from the drivers side, in the back of the engine compartment right next to the fire wall. I'll try to post a picture tonight.
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Re: 15/32 size Fuel Line?
Seems like it may be the heater hose from the heater core to the top of the head. Does it terminate at a spot in the head somewhere around the spark plugs?
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Re: 15/32 size Fuel Line?
Definitely sounds like the heater hose. One of them attaches tot eh carb and operates the choke. As the temp rises the spring inside expands, letting pressure off the choke. Fuel lines are on the other side of the car.
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Michael and Deborah Williamson
1971 Spider -Tropie’ - w screaming IDFs
1971 Spider - Vesper -scrapped
1979 Spider - Seraphina - our son's car now sold
1972 Spider - Tortellini- our son's current
1971 Spider -Tropie’ - w screaming IDFs
1971 Spider - Vesper -scrapped
1979 Spider - Seraphina - our son's car now sold
1972 Spider - Tortellini- our son's current
Re: 15/32 size Fuel Line?
Found it!!!
Got a PDF of the manual, looks like it is just a normal vacuum hose. This is coming from the power brake servo. Thanks for the help everyone.
Got a PDF of the manual, looks like it is just a normal vacuum hose. This is coming from the power brake servo. Thanks for the help everyone.