jeff Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 My steel fuel line goes straight to the pump - no rubber line at all. It has never been a problem.But - should there be a length of rubber fuel line to handle the vibration? Can you '38 owners take a quick look?Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OLBUICKS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Mine has rubber hose for flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Mine was s solid connection until the fitting failed while I was troubleshooting a carb problem. I replaced it with rubber fuel tubing and added a visible fuel filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks. Sounds like a good plan, I'm going with the rubber line (3" - 4"). I have been rebuilding my engine, and have it re-installed with the front clip still off. Getting ready to re-install the fuel pump, distributor, water pump, etc., so it seems like a good time to get this done.Still, I wonder how they left the factory...Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_b_1937 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 The Buick left the factory with a steel fuel line from fuel tank to pump to carburator. No rubber lines. I believe for safety reasons. Steel lines are harder to bend and install on a functional vehicle. So a lot of car's have some sections of rubber as repacement. But the rubber can collapse or rot many years in the future and cause fuel delivery problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OLBUICKS Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I replace my hoses every two years for safety... I drive it less than 60 miles a year.. but time and the additives they put in fuel can cause them to deterioate inside the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 New fuel lines every two years or 120 miles??? New fuel lines are formulated to handle the new additives. Replacement every two years isn't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OLBUICKS Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 This keeps my mind at ease... This is my only toy that I can drive right now... Also have a 38 Buick Coupe, 1969 Charger,, 1970 Jeep Wrangler.. The 4 door (all orginial) is the only one on the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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