SS Fuel Line Installation, with pictures Options

[billd]

I started out to restore my 73 2.0L to its original D-Jetronic fuel injection. At some point I decided that I while I was working on the fuel system I might as well replace the plastic lines with stainless steel and relocate the pump. Here are some pictures with commentary of the fuel line upgrade.

Overall the fuel line install was fairly easy. It would have been much easier if I hadn't decided to run one solid line from the tank all the way to by the MPS sensor. If I did this over again I would do everything the same except that the solid lines would stop at the right side of the firewall and I'd run hose from there.

First, I removed the interior and pulled the fuel tank. Here is a photo of the tank halfway out. The hoses on the tank were long enough that I didn't need to disconnect them through the service hole below the tank. I was able to lift the tank to this position and then disconnect the hoses from above. The new hoses I installed are also long enough to permit access from above.

[billd]

After the old lines are out its time to put the new lines in. I used 5/16 stainless steel tubing - available from Summit Racing. It comes in a 20 foot length all coiled up. What a pain. I would much rather have started with a straight piece. Also 5/16 inch steel brake line would work fine here. The stainless is nice, but the chance of corrosion in the tunnel is minimal.

I put the 30 degree bend in the line before inserting it in the tunnel. Then I test fit the line to mark where the 90-degree bend (actually about a 110 degree bend followed by a 20 degree bend the other way) at the firewall should be. Then I put the line back through the tunnel. Inserting the lines in the tunnel is fairly easy. You just need to make sure you miss the harness that is right on the other side of the firewall.

I reused the original grommets which were in good condition. The small one was a tight fit. The large one needed some RTV to make it snug on the 5/16 line.

Here's a picture with one line in and the other on the way.