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Wogtur

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

Thanks gary! those photos did help, i got it all back together but then managed to crossthread the fuel line fitting that goes into the inlet that threads into the carb..any idea where i can get a fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to the carb? Ive been looking around online and can find them for the older 351w engines but none for the bullnose era

Charlie
1985 Ford F350
351w H.O. Auto
4x4

kramttocs

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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Have you checked Inline Tube? I recall them having some of those lines. Sometimes it's a wash as far as price is concerned with buying premade vs buying the line and making your own.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Wogtur

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

Just checked them. They have plenty of line for 302 2bbls but nothing in terms of 4bbl 351s. The price isnt too bad either. Maybe i should research how to make my own then

Charlie
1985 Ford F350
351w H.O. Auto
4x4

Gary Lewis

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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In reply to this post by Wogtur

Back in the day the Help section at the parts stores had fittings that went into the carb so you could use rubber hose. It isn't ideal, but it works.

However, you can make your own hard line with enough line to mess up a few times. It isn't the most straightforward thing to do, but can be done.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

kramttocs

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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In reply to this post by Wogtur

Sorry, was hoping they'd have it for you.
If there isn't really a need to have the tools permanently, you could check your local auto parts store to see if they rent the flaring tool, cutter, and bender. May have to buy the cutter. Then you could buy a stock length longer than you need, bend it, cut one end off and reuse that nut. Then you only have to flare one end.

You may also be able to get by with just getting a new nut and the flaring tool. Cut off the flare near the bad nut, clean it, install the new nut, and flare it. Good chance you can squeeze out the little length you removed but I don't know how the 351 is routed so that would need confirmed.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

ArdWrknTrk

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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This post was updated on .

The H.O. came with a 4180 just like my 460.
If that's the case there is very little spare line (with a mechanical pump)

The "carb to barb" fitting eliminated the filter (or stone) at the carburetor inlet.
It was threaded 7/8-20?... Some silly fine thread.

Let me see if I can dig up a p/n....

ETA:
Dorman 55124
7/8-20 x 3/8 NPT.

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-55124-Carburetor-Inlet-Fitting/dp/B000COCW46

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.

ArdWrknTrk

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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They also sell a 1"-20, (55140) so check to make sure I'm not misremembering.

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-55140-Carburetor-Inlet-Fitting/dp/B000COCW5U

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.

Gary Lewis

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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I have a 4180 on the shelf in the shop, and when I get out there later today I can measure the inlet fitting. But right now I'm drinking coffee and resting up. The weekend sure was fun, but I'm now TIRED. And I didn't drive more than a couple of miles, unlike some of y'all.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Gary Lewis

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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In reply to this post by ArdWrknTrk

Looks like it is 7/8-20. This site says that should have a major diameter of .875" and this measures .870". And it is a 20 pitch.

This thing wasn't even finger tight, so we've been discussing this same thing some time recently.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Wogtur

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

Been a while again. Fixed my leak problem with the fuel line going to the carb, a basic fiberglass patch is doing well. Now I just need to replace a gasket on my front float bowl because that's leaking and I should be good to go. This truck is a whole lotta work that I was never prepared for

Charlie
1985 Ford F350
351w H.O. Auto
4x4

Gary Lewis

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

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My favorite line is that these trucks are like onions. We peel and cry, peel and cry, but soon we have a mess of onion rings.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

swampedout

Re: 1985 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed

Just keep working on it! Its hard to have a big pile of metal in the garage or driveway staring at you every morning but remember: people like us made them to begin with so nothing is beyond our capabilities to fix. The biggest difference is they didn't have to pay for parts.

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems

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