Fuel line questions

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81squared

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Looking to cut my OE hard fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the carb so I can run rubber hose to my edlebrock carb.

Would a 3/8 fuel line slide over the existing hard line after I cut the flare off ?

I assume 5/16 would be to tight ?

I currently purchased a 3/8 fuel filter and a 3/8 inlet Banjo fitting for my carb.

Any help would be appreciated
 

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I did the exact same thing you are doing about two years ago. It will work.
 
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simple way to measure stuff like this is to use a open ended wrench , kind of like a go no go gauge. the 5/16 will not fit over the fuel line , the 3/8 fits and a 9/16 fits loose. there fore you have a 3/8. I use this on bolts all the time but works with hard lines too.
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Personally, I chose to put an inline filter in the hose that runs from the frame hard line to the pump. When you change the filter the fuel that drains can be collected in a pan, instead of draining over the engine. This also protects the fuel pump from any rust in the tank.
 

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