Does anyone know the correct specs for the fuel line between the tank
and the fuel pump? The line on my 1980 MGB split today right at the
fuel pump connection. The car died at one point on a twisty road - I
pulled to the side, smelled gas and saw drops on the road, but couldn't
see anything wrong under the hoos. I tried restarting the car and it
worked fine, so I continues on my way. When I got back home, I noticed
drops on the driveway, and the gas smell was back. Gas was pouring out
of the slit in the line - it was ahot day, so the fuel in the tank must
have gotten pressurized. Removing the gas cap stopped the gas leak.
Anyway, I replaced the line with some 5/16" line I had in the garage,
but I wanted to make sure that's the right size. There was also nothing
clamping the hose to the pump - it's got a small barb there, but I
didn't know if it should have a hose clamp there too.
Thanks.
--Steve (1980 MGB)
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