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Hey guys. I'm new to Chevelles and was trying to figure out what part# I need for the fuel pump to carb fuel line ? I saw one on another 70 Chevelle which looked like three pieces. It ran from the fuel pump up behind the long water pump in between the two heater hoses and then over to the pass side. I saw a few but it states for long fuel pump?? Anyone have a picture?? Thanks for your help.

 

[redrocket1953]

Need to know some more info. Do you have a stock manifold? LS5 or LS6 setup. What fuel pump are you going to use, long or short? I just replaced my originals on my LS6 and after trying six different sets from part places that none of them fit right I bent up my own. I just put a pump to carb line on a 70SS L34 (same line as a LS5) and it fit perfect.

 

[66 chevelle 496BBC]

hi,
i am at the same point on my 66 BB did you fab it out of 3/8 brake line?-thanks jim

 

[redrocket1953]

Jim
I did use the 3/8" brake line to the brass block and then used 5/16" to the carb inlets. I had a couple of goofs until I got it right but it turned out great. I had about $80 in return postage for all the so called "perfect fit" lines that I got from about every part place I can think. I went and got a cheap $6 tubing bender and used my double flare tool. I still can't believe that nobody can make these lines that fit. Good luck on your 66.

 

[dt]

Jim
I did use the 3/8" brake line to the brass block and then used 5/16" to the carb inlets. I had a couple of goofs until I got it right but it turned out great. I had about $80 in return postage for all the so called "perfect fit" lines that I got from about every part place I can think. I went and got a cheap $6 tubing bender and used my double flare tool. I still can't believe that nobody can make these lines that fit. Good luck on your 66.

X2. I probably let go 75.00 already with the same problem.

I have a Performer RPM intake.

Not sure what fuel pump I have, long or short?? Don't know enough about them.

 

[Dave Birdwell]

X2. I probably let go 75.00 already with the same problem.

I have a Performer RPM intake.

Not sure what fuel pump I have, long or short?? Don't know enough about them.

The fuel pump is easy to tell, if it's remotely correct.... the long pump has the 1/4 inch fitting for the return line (3 lines total, 1 out, 1 small return, and one 3/8 inlet) whereas the short pump only has two total lines, the one that threads into the body to the carb, and one 3/8 inlet barb.
That and the body of the "can" of the pump is about 1 1/2 inches on the short pump, and about 3 inches on the long.

If you're running a performer intake, you're probably running a Holley too? You'll be better off making your own lines anyway, as the performer is taller than the stock intake.

 

[dt]

Thanks for the clarification Dave. Yes its the short pump.