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grumppyoldman · 08-25-2017, 12:35 PM

Been doing some changes on my 41, new gas tank, fuel pump, rebuilt carb, fuel pressure regulator, fuel gauge, and fuel lines. Had black stuff in carb after running a while getting everything adjusted. Started running rough, checked carb. and found small black stuff in bowl and filter. Went to local hot rod shop for a visit, and to show him my car. He said for me to change all the regular black gas lines to fuel injection lines and there would be no more black crap in carb, this new gas will eat the other regular gas line. Thought I'd pass this along in case you didn't know. Can't get out to work anymore for a few days because of storm. Al

Joe Immler · 08-25-2017, 01:52 PM

Robert Shewman has pre-made alcohol resistant fuel lines for early Fords etc.
Robert Shewman 610 933 6637 [email protected]
I have had one on my '41 for over 6 years.

paul2748 · 08-25-2017, 09:00 PM

Make sure that any fuel lines you buy are compatible with ethanol/gas mix.

GB SISSON · 08-25-2017, 09:15 PM

Why would they sell hose that isn't? That blasted ethanol is EVERYWHERE!

grumppyoldman · 08-26-2017, 12:38 AM

I bought the first gas line a couple of weeks ago, regular black line. Had to ask for fuel injection line at same (O Riley's) parts store, it comes on a green spool and is listed as such. Al

BABAR40 · 08-26-2017, 07:03 AM

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Napa carries a fuel line resistant to breakdown called Blockade. Has a green stripe on it. FWIW..

1oldtimer · 08-26-2017, 06:26 PM

A few years ago I bought a '60 Lark wagon from Arizona, trailered it back home, drove it into the garage and started to smell gas. The newer rubber hose from the tank to the hard line turned to black goo...the whole line was like chewing gum. Always use good quality fuel injection line (like Gates Barricade).

Tinker · 08-26-2017, 09:54 PM

While your at it make sure your pump and carb are compatible too.

GB SISSON · 08-26-2017, 10:32 PM

Guess I'm off to napa again tomorrow to replace all my new connector lines on the woodie.

FireEngineMike · 08-28-2017, 08:19 PM

Hose needs to meet spec j30r14t1 for carbs. For high pressure FI the final digit is 2. Walk away from j30r7 or 9. My new in-line filters came with r7. I bought gates barricade from rockauto.

08-25-2017, 12:35 PM	#1
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Black gas line problem Been doing some changes on my 41, new gas tank, fuel pump, rebuilt carb, fuel pressure regulator, fuel gauge, and fuel lines. Had black stuff in carb after running a while getting everything adjusted. Started running rough, checked carb. and found small black stuff in bowl and filter. Went to local hot rod shop for a visit, and to show him my car. He said for me to change all the regular black gas lines to fuel injection lines and there would be no more black crap in carb, this new gas will eat the other regular gas line. Thought I'd pass this along in case you didn't know. Can't get out to work anymore for a few days because of storm. Al

08-25-2017, 01:52 PM	#2
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Black gas line problem Robert Shewman has pre-made alcohol resistant fuel lines for early Fords etc. Robert Shewman 610 933 6637 [email protected] I have had one on my '41 for over 6 years.

08-25-2017, 09:00 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Black gas line problem Make sure that any fuel lines you buy are compatible with ethanol/gas mix. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

08-25-2017, 09:15 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,932	Re: Black gas line problem Why would they sell hose that isn't? That blasted ethanol is EVERYWHERE! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-26-2017, 12:38 AM	#5
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: Black gas line problem I bought the first gas line a couple of weeks ago, regular black line. Had to ask for fuel injection line at same (O Riley's) parts store, it comes on a green spool and is listed as such. Al

08-26-2017, 07:03 AM	#6
BABAR40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 137	Re: Black gas line problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Napa carries a fuel line resistant to breakdown called Blockade. Has a green stripe on it. FWIW..

08-26-2017, 06:26 PM	#7
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: Black gas line problem A few years ago I bought a '60 Lark wagon from Arizona, trailered it back home, drove it into the garage and started to smell gas. The newer rubber hose from the tank to the hard line turned to black goo...the whole line was like chewing gum. Always use good quality fuel injection line (like Gates Barricade).

08-26-2017, 09:54 PM	#8
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Black gas line problem While your at it make sure your pump and carb are compatible too.

08-26-2017, 10:32 PM	#9
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,932	Re: Black gas line problem Guess I'm off to napa again tomorrow to replace all my new connector lines on the woodie. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-28-2017, 08:19 PM	#10
FireEngineMike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 215	Re: Black gas line problem Hose needs to meet spec j30r14t1 for carbs. For high pressure FI the final digit is 2. Walk away from j30r7 or 9. My new in-line filters came with r7. I bought gates barricade from rockauto.