Wogtur Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Here are some shots that I hope will help. If not, then I might be persuaded to take this one apart tomorrow. And, I'll admit that it was hard getting the camera to focus exactly on the parts in question, so these aren't perfectly crisp. Sorry. Here 'tis from the top: Bottom front from a distance: Bottom front closer: And lastly, bottom: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogtur Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogtur Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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