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I see what they list as fitting 4wd have an additional section of line.
Not that 2 or 4 wd trucks are any different length, or that the fuel line routing changes. I think Inline tube just can't figure out what they are selling.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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Feel free to chime in anytime you see me headed off the rails. You can help prevent me from making a mistake. But thank you for the encouragement. I can't wait to hear the truck sing.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Thank you for the feedback Dave. What is the science for metal lines? Is there an issue having two more feet of rubber line? See before the metal line ended smack in the middle of the tank. Now the metal line ends near the last quarter of the tank closest to the front of the truck. The metal line still reaches the tank just not in the center of it like before. Based on the pictures from inline tubes website the one LMC sent me was for a shortbed. And even it was longer then what they sent me. I am so confused right now and apparently so is all the suppliers of lines too. Here is a picture of all three lines together. LMC didn't want the line back. After they calculated shipping they said keep it. If you have a chance to measure your line I would appreciate it.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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The lower line looks exactly like what they sold me. I need to call them tomorrow. They never replied to my e-mail yet.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
I submitted my one star review. Lets see if they actually post it.
"The fuel line is way too short for a 1981 F100 Longbed. It is almost half the length of the original line. I ordered a line from LMC also and it was much longer but with all the wrong bends. I just can't seem to find the right line for my truck. This one has the right bends but stops short." https://www.inlinetube.com/products/sfrf8001
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Right
Go to their website and you'll see that for 2wd applications they show only the one line But if you look at 4wd it shows the additional piece (which when attached seems to make up the difference) I don't know what they're thinking, but I DO know that the transfer case and front axle don't make any difference to the fuel line.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
Its all they do and specialize in and they can't get it right. I am just going to bend and flare my own lines moving forward. I don't want to deal with incompetent companies anymore. Nobody can make or sell proper factory lines apparently.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
Thanks, I should do that. Does anyone know where I can get some high quality flexible or rubber fuel line? If I need to use a longer section I want something good quality. The one from Autozone seems cheap and the black color on the fuel line was coming off when it got exposed to some fuel when I was pumping out the old tank. Not a good sign. https://www.autozone.com/plumbing-hosing/rubber-hose/continental-5-16in-fuel-and-emissions-hose-sold-per-foot/4955_0_0
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
I will get out and measure the line asap.
My take on using rubber hose. NHRA drag racing rules say no more than 2 feet TOTAL of rubber fuel line. I believe if something goes flying and hits a fuel line it will cut rubber were metal will most likely crush. Rubber will break down overtime and leak where metal will take a lot longer to rust and leak. Also in a crash rubber could break and leak metal only bend. BTW where a fuel line goes by the clutch / fly wheel area it needs to be encased in heavy steel tubing for protection. So I try vary hard to follow their rules even for street cars & trucks if I can. That is why if I had to get the line to reach I would get more metal line and use a short piece of rubber hose to join the 2 parts over the 2 feet of rubber to make it reach. Its just me and how I would do it. On my drag car I ran alum. line for fuel from the fuel cell in the trunk out the truck floor into a filter then a pump then alum. line up to the engine bay to a regulator and in to the carb. I used braided line between regulator & carb. Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1 81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100 |
Ok the measurement I got if the line was straight is about 8 feet.
Quick measurement trying to follow the curves was about 7 feet and why if straight it would be 8 feet. This would be what came off of my 81 flare side, they only came with 16 gallon side tanks. So if your truck is a long bed and the line to short wonder if they got part numbers mixed up and you got a short bed line? I know a 19 gallon side tank will not fit in place of a 16 gallon one as I tried. Now when I added the dual tank setup from my parts truck I am pretty sure from the pump back to the valve and the valve all landed in the right place on the frame as they do make short bed style side trucks with dual tanks. IIRC I had to shorten the rear tank line as it was for a long bed truck. FYI IIRC the brake line to the rear had the same front lines between LB & SB trucks but the rears were different. I cant remember if I made the LB one shorter or used the SB one? I do know I used the best of what ever I had on hand for everything. Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1 81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100 |
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I am still waiting for inline tube to get back to me on what they will do. I will measure to see how far the rubber line will be and report back. But most can be above the tank or run on the seam which will be protected by the tank. But considering how cheap that rubber line is I would prefer to use less of it. At the very least I want to see if I can replace it without removing the tank and change it out every few years.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Thank you for your measurement. I will measure mine today to compare. Yesterday was heavy rain and I didn't get anything done.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
This sucks!!!! Got an empty box from eBay! Why couldn't they put some damn tape on the box??!!
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Bummer! Hope the seller will send you another one - if they have one. Or reimburse you.
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Priority mail is automatically insured up to $50 or $100 (I forget which)
Hopefully the seller will learn why packing and padding are used in boxes.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
I had a motor plate, goes between motor & trans., do the same thing.
The shipper put it between 2 cardboard sheets with 1 layer of tape on the sides. Well that plate cut right through the tape and I also got a empty cardboard container! In my case the shipper made good. Good luck Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1 81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100 |
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Sadly that is the worse part. They don't have anymore. It was the last of three they had. They refunded me.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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One little piece of tape would of saved it. There was no tape on the box at all. Just that little tab to close it on the folded box.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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Sorry to hear that happened to you also. The seller refunded me. I think they know if I file for a refund eBay will rule in my favor for sure. I sent pictures also.
1981 Ford F100 6 Cylinder 4.9 Litre 1 Barrel
3 Speed C6 Automatic |
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