Fuel line help

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  1. Depoebay

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    current setup is a 5/8 nut with a double flare 3/8 Steel line from fuel pump to carb. This setup interferes with the lower radiator hose. Is there a fitting for the fuel pump that will come off the pump at a small radius 90 degrees?

    Small block chevy in a 52. Usually I can figure out crap like this but 3 days?? frustrated
     
  2. coilover

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    For a tight bend we usually use a Midland Metals #38874 tight radius swivel fitting. If you find a 90* male/female inverted flare fitting that doesn't swivel it will more likely stop at the wrong angle and there is no fudging a flare fitting like you can a pipe fitting. If it must be all metal you can braze a 3/8 inverted flare union to the tube nipple. Many cannot braze brass but we have no problem but one must pay close attention to the melting point.
     
  3. Bill Hanlon

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    Is the top and bottom of the fuel pump held together with screws? If so, I have changed the "clocking" on fuel pumps before by removing the screws, twisting the bottom one hole and re-inserting the screws.
     
  4. Depoebay

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    Wow thanks for the information. The fuel line does not have be all metal. fuel line hose will work just fine. I took the original and cut to a straight piece and tried with clamps and rubber fuel line. the bend is too much and kinks the hose.
    if I flatten out the bend it will be close to the harmonic balancer.

    I thought about clocking the pump but I don't see a gain other than routing line in a goofy manner. Currently the outlet to the carb comes out at 45 degree angle to the front towards the driver side.
     
  5. Depoebay

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    Coilover you are a genius. That part is exactly what I am looking for. Need to send a case of beer. THANK YOU...!!!!!!
     
  6. coilover

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    Thank you for the compliment but they make me follow a rabbit around now and can eat or drink only what he does. I dream of an icy cold one or a bucket of Blue Bell ice cream.
     
  7. Depoebay

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    The rabbits name wouldn't be Harvy by any chance?
     
  8. coilover

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    No such luck, as I recall Harvey and Jimmy Stewart didn't mind a little libation once in awhile.
     
  9. Depoebay

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    My 64 year old age still likes that movie
     

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