dan2286

My metal fuel lines that run along the frame are looking pretty crusty and need to be replaced. What exactly are my options on what to use? Not having any luck finding new ones. Are they easy to make? My main concern is the ends where the plastic lines slip over. Is it a special type of flare?

This is a 95 f150 4.9.

Thanks for the help.

dan2286

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A picture might help.

Manuellabour247

If you were to get the 1/4" stainless fuel lines you could just make what you needed. Auto parts stores carry them fairly cheaply I think. You will have to get a flaring tool and some compression fittings to join the multiple pieces. Also get a small tubing bender and cutter. You can run a bigger size for flow, but you'll still have to reduce it for the engine. I've replaced a couple lines this way. It's been the cheapest and fastest I've found. If you've never used the tools, buy a scrap piece to practice making the flares. If you are unsure of your skills I believe there are some premade flared pieces you can buy and then bend.

joshtowal

I replaced mine a couple years ago. The problem I've kept running into is getting the rubber hose to stay on the fuel pump. Regardless of what kind of hose clamp I use, it will eventually pop off again. I just took the front tank out and cut out the piece that splices the lines from the tank into one line to the filter.