Fuel line repair
 

My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

No pressure, after you release the gas cap, you might drive that
side up on something so that you'll higher than the fuel level, while
you cut and splice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

No pressure, after you release the gas cap, you might drive that
side up on something so that you'll higher than the fuel level, while
you cut and splice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

No pressure, after you release the gas cap, you might drive that
side up on something so that you'll higher than the fuel level, while
you cut and splice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

On a CJ it is a suction line. The pump is on the engine. You can
easily empty the line by opening it at the gas pump. Gravity will let
the gas drain to the tank.

I use a plumbers pipe cutter on them. The kind with the wheel that
turns around the pipe to cut it.

This leaves the sharp pipe edges bent inward. If you uses a hack saw or
something, be sure to get the burrs or edge off the pipe or they will
eat through the rubber band aid patch pretty fast from vibration.

I have used side cutters before. This flattens the pipe, so I have just
used an awl or ice pick to open up the hole again. Making sure the two
points get flattened back to the pipe center with pliers.

I also recommend using the higher grade of hose clamps. You can get
solid band ones designed for fuel injection gas lines. These are
designed to hold pressure and do better than a standard hose clamp at
holding vacuum like your line has.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

On a CJ it is a suction line. The pump is on the engine. You can
easily empty the line by opening it at the gas pump. Gravity will let
the gas drain to the tank.

I use a plumbers pipe cutter on them. The kind with the wheel that
turns around the pipe to cut it.

This leaves the sharp pipe edges bent inward. If you uses a hack saw or
something, be sure to get the burrs or edge off the pipe or they will
eat through the rubber band aid patch pretty fast from vibration.

I have used side cutters before. This flattens the pipe, so I have just
used an awl or ice pick to open up the hole again. Making sure the two
points get flattened back to the pipe center with pliers.

I also recommend using the higher grade of hose clamps. You can get
solid band ones designed for fuel injection gas lines. These are
designed to hold pressure and do better than a standard hose clamp at
holding vacuum like your line has.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen

Re: Fuel line repair
 

On a CJ it is a suction line. The pump is on the engine. You can
easily empty the line by opening it at the gas pump. Gravity will let
the gas drain to the tank.

I use a plumbers pipe cutter on them. The kind with the wheel that
turns around the pipe to cut it.

This leaves the sharp pipe edges bent inward. If you uses a hack saw or
something, be sure to get the burrs or edge off the pipe or they will
eat through the rubber band aid patch pretty fast from vibration.

I have used side cutters before. This flattens the pipe, so I have just
used an awl or ice pick to open up the hole again. Making sure the two
points get flattened back to the pipe center with pliers.

I also recommend using the higher grade of hose clamps. You can get
solid band ones designed for fuel injection gas lines. These are
designed to hold pressure and do better than a standard hose clamp at
holding vacuum like your line has.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> My 83 has a fuel line leak. One of the metal lines near the tank has sprung
> a leak. I think the fastener that holds it to the frame stressed it out.
> Anyway, I'm assuming there is pressure in the lines?? And how do I release
> the pressure to repair this thing? (Thinking of just putting in a rubber
> line between the metal lines...approximately 2 inches long).
> Allen