Connector Name for fuel line in question?

[AmsterDutch]

I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction of a connector or fitting I could use in place of the factor original on the fuel line that connects into the red lock ring on top of assembly ...with Specs if possible...the fitting/connector I'm looking for or trying to find something that would work in place of, is the black plastic connector/fitting that goes into the lock ring on the top of fuel pump assembly ...I saw on a different thread quickLS modified his fuel pump assembly and with a new fuel pump assembly on its way for a modification I was looking for ideas from people who might know how I could use a different fitting in the fuel pump assembly due to my connector/fitting being damaged ...my fuel pump works great as of now but I'm looking for a permanent fix with a bit of modifying...if anyone knows what measurements that black plastic connector is I would greatly appreciate if you could pass the info this way....living in MN with -20 degrees outside I have a lot of time on my hands when not at work to modify the LS ...Thanks

 

[AmsterDutch]

Holly adapter....final found what will work

 

[AmsterDutch]

 

[AmsterDutch]

Modification completed...Ford doesn’t sell the fuel line that hooks into the fuel pump assembly module but with a little intuition and some help at the auto parts store the fix was a piece of cake

 

[TooManyToys]

Big candles on that piece cake.

Replacement nylon or high pressure rubber fuel lines, splicing connectors and end connectors are all available from auto parts stores and places line Amazon. That clear vinyl line you've got there, is not a long term replacement.

 

[cammerfe]

Big candles on that piece cake.

Replacement nylon or high pressure rubber fuel lines, splicing connectors and end connectors are all available from auto parts stores and places line Amazon. That clear vinyl line you've got there, is not a long term replacement.

+1 on the plastic line. Even Tygon, the best quality I know of, commonly, depending on size, only has a working pressure of 20 PSI.

I have made it my practice, on my LS, to use SS Braid with a Nylon core. It will easily handle a couple of thousand pounds of pressure. Costs a bit more but it lasts very well and you know you've used the best.

KS

 

[AmsterDutch]

Big candles on that piece cake.

Replacement nylon or high pressure rubber fuel lines, splicing connectors and end connectors are all available from auto parts stores and places line Amazon. That clear vinyl line you've got there, is not a long term replacement.

I was wondering the same thing about the clear line I hooked in but it's a fuel sy

+1 on the plastic line. Even Tygon, the best quality I know of, commonly, depending on size, only has a working pressure of 20 PSI.

I have made it my practice, on my LS, to use SS Braid with a Nylon core. It will easily handle a couple of thousand pounds of pressure. Costs a bit more but it lasts very well and you know you've used the best.

KS

dooly noted...I will do a search and find where I can purchase some ...Thanks Cam

 

[TooManyToys]

I'm not sure what you have here as my '03 only has one connector at the pump side and the jet pump connections are in the tank. But it sort of looks like you go from original line to a splice connector, to a rubber connector, to the vinyl hose, to a rubber connector and finally to the fitting. The nylon line with a SS overbraid in not something I'd use for patching in, but for replacing whole. For what I think is going on here you could just use fuel injection hose from the connector to the brass splice. But where ever hose goes over a nipple, it needs to have some type of clamp. The hard nylon tube can be pushed over a connection in a repair situation, but it takes tooling to be pressure tight.

 

[AmsterDutch]

I'm not sure what you have here as my '03 only has one connector at the pump side and the jet pump connections are in the tank. But it sort of looks like you go from original line to a splice connector, to a rubber connector, to the vinyl hose, to a rubber connector and finally to the fitting. The nylon line with a SS overbraid in not something I'd use for patching in, but for replacing whole. For what I think is going on here you could just use fuel injection hose from the connector to the brass splice. But where ever hose goes over a nipple, it needs to have some type of clamp. The hard nylon tube can be pushed over a connection in a repair situation, but it takes tooling to be pressure tight.


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Your guess was almost spot on ...but I spliced/connected a brass connector to the original fuel line then placed high grade thin fuel resistance heat shrink over the brass and original fuel line then another fuel resistance rubber heat shrink tube over the first heat shrink then I used Ford/Mercury fuel grade hard plastic line much like the original to connect to the other side of the brass fitting with both heat shrink tubing to secure and keep everything sealed up I then used a fuel resistance clear hose which attaches to the Ford/Mercury fuel grade plastic line with two more heat shrink tubing so the thin and rubber ...I had to heat the hard plastic with heat gun and make a bend in order for it to go into the red lock ring ...just for the record I heated the original fuel line and the Ford/Mercury fuel line before inserting the brass spice into the mix...I guess time will only tell how long the clear hose will hold up ...if you think it will break down quickly I'm always open for suggestions and I'm the type that keeps a open mind ...I'm just a shade tree mechanic on my best day

 

[TooManyToys]

No vinyl, no heat shrink. Hose (size dependent) and clamps.

The heated OE line with the brass spice going in may be OK, but I wasn't there.

 

[AmsterDutch]

No vinyl, no heat shrink. Hose (size dependent) and clamps.

The heated OE line with the brass spice going in may be OK, but I wasn't there.

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Okay that is exactly what I was thinking ...we're on the same page at least ....I'll keep the original line going into the brass fitting and use the Auto Craft fuel injection hose ...sounds good...any ideas on what to use for the fitting going into the lock ring because I've searched High and low and can't find a connector that fits into the red lock ring...I thought it was 3/8 but after doing some testing with different measurements I'm not sure...not to mention most 90 degree adapter fittings have the nipple/flare whatever it's called on the bottom of the adapter oppisite the thread side unlike the original adapter which was straight? Hence I used that semi-hard Ford/Mercury fuel tubing because if I heat it up a little I can bend it to a 90 degree angle ...must say not the easiest to bend but it worked.... I also applied heat shrink over that bend just to add more support ...I forgot to mention all heat shrink tubing I used has glue in the middle which I believe sealed it much better than if I used heat shrink without self adhesive sealant

 

[AmsterDutch]

No vinyl, no heat shrink. Hose (size dependent) and clamps.

The heated OE line with the brass spice going in may be OK, but I wasn't there.

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Apologize for not zooming in your pic of the injector hose looks like the hose is 3/8 but I suppose that will be measurements for inside of hosing? Just wondering if that is outer perimeter or inside perimeter because it would be convenient if it's flexible enough to bend it right into red lock ring hole? I had the luxury of bringing the whole fuel pump assembly module into parts store when initial purchase of materials was made unfortunately it will be a hit or miss now

 

[TooManyToys]

Hose measurements are ID.

As far as the connector I can't help with that as my spare parts are for an '03 which are different.

 

[AmsterDutch]

Hose measurements are ID.

As far as the connector I can't help with that as my spare parts are for an '03 which are different.

Okay thanks a lot for response and info TMT

 

[AmsterDutch]

Hose measurements are ID.

As far as the connector I can't help with that as my spare parts are for an '03 which are different.

I just purchased this fitting it's a 1/2 inch at threads and 3/8 on other side...hoping to modify the adapter so it's all smooth on 3/8 inch side ...if it's long enough, I'm hoping I can just cut off the barb at end of connector/adapter...I will then purchase fuel injector hose and use clamps to fit on brass splice fitting which is 3/8 and on the 1/2 inch side of this black connector I will use a 8 AN or 1/2 inch female end and a 3/8 inch or 6AN male barbed end really hope this goes as planned