Removing Rubber Fuel Line

RAU03MACH · May 1, 2020

eventually I am replacing all my fuel lines to match
with steel lines
just something that is better than the crap that's on now
shit gets brittle and snaps like a twig

Boostr1 · May 2, 2020

RAU03MACH said:
I was going by the line you showed sample

Ya might be right, if you use that tool on that end and slide it behind that triangular tab it would release it. The only problem I have is that tab is broken off the connector I need to take off. Sorry I mean no offense ya bastage...

Everybody is right... you get a car, you get a car, you get a car...

RAU03MACH · May 2, 2020

It's fine that's what we are hear for to try to help people out
I don't have all the answers
I will dam sure try to help
These plastic lines are junk I had them break catch fire pop off
I am converting mine to metal
Broken tab try picking it out small pick if you do damage it autozone will have that kit
I had to do another mustang that way
Broke the fitting getting it out

TheOdessa · May 2, 2020

Boostr did you ever figure it out? Visually the rubber line you speak of under my hood it looks pretty bad. The outer layer is flaking off from what I assume is from age and heat. Would love to get mine changed as well as a safety item. As mentioned I wouldn’t want the thing to leak and catch fire.

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Boostr1 · May 2, 2020

RAU03MACH said:
It's fine that's what we are hear for to try to help people out
I don't have all the answers
I will dam sure try to help
These plastic lines are junk I had them break catch fire pop off
I am converting mine to metal
Broken tab try picking it out small pick if you do damage it autozone will have that kit
I had to do another mustang that way
Broke the fitting getting it out

Yep that's what it's all about. I'm not worried if it breaks, I'm running 6an SS Braided Teflon line from the rail to the tank to replace it. I just want the old line it out of the way.

TheOdessa said:
Boostr did you ever figure it out? Visually the rubber line you speak of under my hood it looks pretty bad. The outer layer is flaking off from what I assume is from age and heat. Would love to get mine changed as well as a safety item. As mentioned I wouldn’t want the thing to leak and catch fire.

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Yeah, looks like i'm gonna have to use a 90 degree pick to get it off. I'll be working on it later today.

ttocs · May 2, 2020

I have a couple of the connectors needed for this that I am not using. send me a pm and we can work it out and I can save you a few bucks

Boostr1 · May 2, 2020

ttocs said:
I have a couple of the connectors needed for this that I am not using. send me a pm and we can work it out and I can save you a few bucks

Great, thanks. I'll let you know.

Boostr1 · May 2, 2020

Well you were right @RAU03MACH Stupid why would Ford use 2 different connectors for the feed and return line. It was a job just to get the stupid tool on the hard line, had to use extra long needle nose plyers cause it's a tight squeeze, then use 2 angled picks to pull it up into the connector.