Jonathan Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 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 ---- 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. Yesterday after work I started to bend the pipe since I got the flaring tool in. I made a few mistakes on the flare so the ends kept getting shorter. The double flare on the fuel pump side looks okay but not perfectly square to the line. I will give it a shot because I can't go any shorter without having to start over again. For the carburetor side I did a bubble flare to help hold onto the rubber fuel line. I couldn't find an affordable way to do a double bead or what ever it is called on the original line so I just did a bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Yesterday after work I started to bend the pipe since I got the flaring tool in. I made a few mistakes on the flare so the ends kept getting shorter. The double flare on the fuel pump side looks okay but not perfectly square to the line. I will give it a shot because I can't go any shorter without having to start over again. For the carburetor side I did a bubble flare to help hold onto the rubber fuel line. I couldn't find an affordable way to do a double bead or what ever it is called on the original line so I just did a bubble. As they say it looks good from my house If it was not for the hose end I would not be able to tell the 2 apart You done good You know that shinny new line makes the motor look dirty Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 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 ---- I remembered to measure my old line today. It was 7ft overall length. Does that match yours? I was not clear on your method of measurement. I just put a tape measure next to it as pictured below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 As they say it looks good from my house If it was not for the hose end I would not be able to tell the 2 apart You done good You know that shinny new line makes the motor look dirty Dave ---- Thanks Dave, I am only worried about leaking. Hopefully the flare is close enough. Since the line is soft metal I attached it to the new pump removed from the vehicle and tightened it down. I am hoping that it will form to seat better just by tightening it on the pump and leaving it for a few days before I remove it again to install the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 I found a rubber bumper for the fuel door in a Dorman kit. It only comes with one of the bumpers that fits so you have to buy two kits. They only had one in stock at Autozone so I ordered another. I think it looks better then the LMC one and it is large enough to not have to use a washer to capture the tip. It still is shorter then the original bumper. I think ideally the fuel door would be parallel to the side of the truck. I will put a cushion on the other side which should help. Yesterday I installed clear rubber bumpers on the fuel door side to help cushion the closing more and keep the door parallel to the body of the truck. It also makes it easier to get your finger in to open the door. Inside view with the door closed also provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Yesterday I installed clear rubber bumpers on the fuel door side to help cushion the closing more and keep the door parallel to the body of the truck. It also makes it easier to get your finger in to open the door. Inside view with the door closed also provided. The fuel sending unit and vent was installed yesterday also. The sending unit has a locking tab nub that lines up. I gently tapped the locking ring with a brass hammer and brass punch until it rotated to the correct position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 The fuel sending unit and vent was installed yesterday also. The sending unit has a locking tab nub that lines up. I gently tapped the locking ring with a brass hammer and brass punch until it rotated to the correct position. That all is looking great! I'm thinking I may do nothing this weekend to truck. Nothing really left - next project is AC and that's the garage and money. If it weren't Mother's Day weekend, I'd offer to come down and help. But all the mom's in the family expect my attendance at dinner Saturday night. Good luck getting it all back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 The fuel sending unit and vent was installed yesterday also. The sending unit has a locking tab nub that lines up. I gently tapped the locking ring with a brass hammer and brass punch until it rotated to the correct position. It's a new tank and sender. What vapor are you concerned about? That's a great picture of the rollover valve. Can I use it in another thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 That all is looking great! I'm thinking I may do nothing this weekend to truck. Nothing really left - next project is AC and that's the garage and money. If it weren't Mother's Day weekend, I'd offer to come down and help. But all the mom's in the family expect my attendance at dinner Saturday night. Good luck getting it all back together. Sometimes it is good to have a break. I wouldn't want to torcher you by helping me. I am too slow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That all is looking great! I'm thinking I may do nothing this weekend to truck. Nothing really left - next project is AC and that's the garage and money. If it weren't Mother's Day weekend, I'd offer to come down and help. But all the mom's in the family expect my attendance at dinner Saturday night. Good luck getting it all back together. Sometimes it is good to have a break. I wouldn't want to torcher you by helping me. I am too slow! Nah, no torture - a learning experience - see how the parts all go together and properly. And helping someone that doesn't rush might teach me a thing or two. You should be close to complete on fuel delivery right? I hope you have about all of it and it will finally go together like it should instead of all the fighting with parts you've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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