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dean333 · 11-02-2022, 11:12 AM

What is the remaining length of the fuel line from the tank to the firewall once it passes through the firewall clip? Thanks.

Lawson Cox · 11-02-2022, 02:16 PM

All the way to the end. (The devil made me do it.)

dean333 · 11-02-2022, 02:34 PM

Lawson, ?? How much line extends past the clip once it’s fastened to the firewall? Then there’s the flex line to the pump.

rockfla · 11-02-2022, 02:41 PM

dean333
Its been my experience that the end "past" the firewall clamp isn't so much an "exact" length as there has been "some" movement in the line as to allow you to maybe gain a little OR loose a little (either direction) IF need be. On my 39 Mercury I would say I have about 1-1/2" - maybe 2" beyond the clamp before the rubber supply line is attached IF that helps you!!! AS I say, I can loosen my clamp and slide the copper line side to side "some" IF need be.....maybe its not in the exact location further on the frame???? BUT there is movement IF need be on mine!!!!

Zeke3 · 11-02-2022, 02:44 PM

Attached is a picture of the fuel line from a 1937 Cabriolet that was shown at the meet in Franklin, TN this summer. This should give you a good idea of how to finish the hard line on your sedan.

rockfla · 11-02-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke3

Attached is a picture of the fuel line from a 1937 Cabriolet that was shown at the meet in Franklin, TN this summer. This should give you a good idea of how to finish the hard line on your sedan.

You can take this "To the bank" as 100% researched &correct!!!! Which also appears to be about 1-1/2". Great picture Zeke3 just what the Dr ordered!!

NOTE the "slight" bend outward from the firewall....consistent in all I have experienced

DavidG · 11-02-2022, 03:20 PM

The firewall in that photo sure looks familiar.

Zeke3 · 11-02-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

The firewall in that photo sure looks familiar.

I thought it might be familiar to you, it is a beautiful car.

rockfla · 11-02-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

The firewall in that photo sure looks familiar.

Unfortunately the pictures are not near as nice as in person!!! That car was what I call "drool-worthy' and that still falls short of the mark!! I hope and wish to be 1/2 as good as "that guy" (and Kube) one day!!!

V8COOPMAN · 11-02-2022, 03:32 PM

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And just a couple more showing the distance to be very short, like somewhere between 1" to 2-1/2" or so. Doesn't seem to be any EXACT science involved.

Coop

dean333 · 11-02-2022, 03:49 PM

Thanks Guys!

Ricky Mullen · 11-04-2022, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Unfortunately the pictures are not near as nice as in person!!! That car was what I call "drool-worthy' and that still falls short of the mark!! I hope and wish to be 1/2 as good as "that guy" (and Kube) one day!!!

Yes, but does it run?

DavidG · 11-04-2022, 07:42 AM

Quite well, actually.

rockfla · 11-04-2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky Mullen

Yes, but does it run?

That was an "odd" question. MY first thought would be "WHY" do a "perfect" restoration and NOT have a running car?? MY response is "YOU CAN rest assured"!! As much OR more attention was paid to the details, fit, finish and the Ultimate performance of the engine/chassis as the restoration portrays, which "AGAIN" pictures do not accurately show JUST HOW GOOD it really is in person!!! OH and I saw it running AND driving on a couple of occasions in June of this year!!!! IT ran as good as it looks, guaranteed!!

Ricky Mullen · 11-04-2022, 08:53 AM

My sense of humor is dry. Sometimes too dry. It is a beautiful car.

tubman · 11-04-2022, 09:31 AM

This is one reason the forum has a "sarcasm" emoji.

Or maybe a "big grin".

11-02-2022, 11:12 AM	#1
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 877	37 4dr fuel line What is the remaining length of the fuel line from the tank to the firewall once it passes through the firewall clip? Thanks. __________________ Tim Carlig

11-02-2022, 02:16 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 37 4dr fuel line All the way to the end. (The devil made me do it.) __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-02-2022, 02:34 PM	#3
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 877	Re: 37 4dr fuel line Lawson, ?? How much line extends past the clip once it’s fastened to the firewall? Then there’s the flex line to the pump. __________________ Tim Carlig

11-02-2022, 02:41 PM	#4
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,979	Re: 37 4dr fuel line dean333 Its been my experience that the end "past" the firewall clamp isn't so much an "exact" length as there has been "some" movement in the line as to allow you to maybe gain a little OR loose a little (either direction) IF need be. On my 39 Mercury I would say I have about 1-1/2" - maybe 2" beyond the clamp before the rubber supply line is attached IF that helps you!!! AS I say, I can loosen my clamp and slide the copper line side to side "some" IF need be.....maybe its not in the exact location further on the frame???? BUT there is movement IF need be on mine!!!!

11-02-2022, 03:20 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,111	Re: 37 4dr fuel line The firewall in that photo sure looks familiar.

11-02-2022, 03:32 PM	#10
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,120	Re: 37 4dr fuel line . And just a couple more showing the distance to be very short, like somewhere between 1" to 2-1/2" or so. Doesn't seem to be any EXACT science involved. Coop __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-02-2022, 03:49 PM	#11
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 877	Re: 37 4dr fuel line Thanks Guys! __________________ Tim Carlig

11-04-2022, 07:42 AM	#13
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,111	Re: 37 4dr fuel line Quite well, actually.

11-04-2022, 08:53 AM	#15
Ricky Mullen Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 14	Re: 37 4dr fuel line My sense of humor is dry. Sometimes too dry. It is a beautiful car.

11-04-2022, 09:31 AM	#16
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,338	Re: 37 4dr fuel line This is one reason the forum has a "sarcasm" emoji. Or maybe a "big grin".