1978 Chevy Malibu fuel line input to the carb has a leak/ho

NORTONGENE

MEMBER
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I was on my way to replace the fuel filter when I noticed the fuel line input to the carb was kinked and had a leak in it. I now need to replace the line. I am thinking of going to the pump to the carb. I need to know what to replace it with, like that steel flex tube or whatever. If anyone has any suggestions it would be helpful.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 10:13 AM

1 Reply

MIKE H R

MECHANIC
3,094 POSTS

Most cars have a steel line going at least half way up to the carb. Some have steel all the way. Newer cars have higher pressures so they have a solid fuel line. Older cars have less pressure so you can use some have a steel line and fuel line hose. It is up to you what you want to put on. On the fuel pump you will need a steel line coming off of it with a male end to insert into the pump the fuel pressure for a 6 cyl is 5.0 to 7.0 psi and if you decide ro ever put a v8 in it is 6.0 to 8.0 and delivers 1 pint of gas every 20 seconds.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Friday, May 29th, 2009 AT 11:16 AM