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laryh · 07-03-2012, 05:50 PM

Hi guys I need your help again. I am installing a new gas line in my 48 Merc. It is the original copper plated steel with ferrel. How much fuel line past the ferrel and fitting goes into the tank? I hope I asked that in a way that makes sense to those reading.

ken ct · 07-03-2012, 06:49 PM

1/4" beond the ferrel is enough. ken ct.

Lawson Cox · 07-03-2012, 07:55 PM

Ya beat me to the punch Ken. lol

40fordpu · 07-03-2012, 09:18 PM

Does that apply for only the tank? or any connection?

DavidG · 07-03-2012, 10:30 PM

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If you solder the ferrule like Ford did originally, you'll be in trouble at the fuel pump with a 1/4". 1/8" is safer at that connection. If you don't solder the ferrule, it will adjust itself when you tighten the fitting.

07-03-2012, 05:50 PM	#1
laryh Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: western Pa. Posts: 72	installing new fuel line Hi guys I need your help again. I am installing a new gas line in my 48 Merc. It is the original copper plated steel with ferrel. How much fuel line past the ferrel and fitting goes into the tank? I hope I asked that in a way that makes sense to those reading.

07-03-2012, 06:49 PM	#2
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: installing new fuel line 1/4" beond the ferrel is enough. ken ct.

07-03-2012, 07:55 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: installing new fuel line Ya beat me to the punch Ken. lol

07-03-2012, 09:18 PM	#4
40fordpu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 637	Re: installing new fuel line Does that apply for only the tank? or any connection?

07-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: installing new fuel line Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you solder the ferrule like Ford did originally, you'll be in trouble at the fuel pump with a 1/4". 1/8" is safer at that connection. If you don't solder the ferrule, it will adjust itself when you tighten the fitting. Last edited by DavidG; 07-03-2012 at 10:32 PM. Reason: additional wording