Dual Fuel Tank Fuel Line Question

[Lariat150]

Hi Everyone:

I have a used 1988 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0L 1/2 ton extended Cab (Supercab), which was on propane.

I have elected to put it back on gasoline.

I have all changeovers done in the engine compartment.

When I checked the fuel lines for the tanks to the reservoir, I found that the supply line for both tanks had been bent back over themselves at the tank end of the lines, and tie strapped back against the frame. The return lines (gray in color) are fine. When the supply lines were bend back over themselves, this caused the plastic/nylon material of the lines to kink.

I do not think that they will leak at the "kink".

This "kink" problem raises 2 questions:

1) Can the "kink" be removed, and suggestions as to how to do this, ( the "kinks" are about a foot in from the end of each supply line on the tank end, (the lines are color coded....One is Green, the other is Blue in color)?

2) Could I use rubber fuel line to replace the "kinked supply lines?

Ford claims replacement lines are no longer available!

Advice and suggestions would be most welcome.

Thanks

 

[Fellro]

CAREFULLY warm them up while squeezing the kink from the side with pliers will help. Not going to want enough heat to melt it, or you will be making a splice...

 

[95F350XL]

We have a kit from dorman at work that has all the ends for just about any fuel line, and it comes with the hard plastic hose, you might want to look that up. But as Fellro said, heat it up and straighten it out.

 

[Lariat150]

Re: Dual Fuel Tank Fuel Line Kinks

Thanks to Fellro & 95f350XL for their responses. I have acquired replacement Lines from a Pick N Pull in Calgary, AB, Canada.

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