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This is the small fuel line that runs from tank gauge along fuel tank thru floor and attaches to rubber hose before running to main metal line to fuel pump.

Does anybody know where to get one?

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You didn't say what truck this is for. But If you browse thru the usual vendor's catalogs or websites, you might find what you're looking for.


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Sorry, it's for 1955 3100 1st series


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Another option: I've fabricated my own fuel lines. You could use steel brake tubing, cut to the proper length and re-flared with a correct nut.


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That will be my last option if I dont find one


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55 first trucks had the top exit sending unit?


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The top exit sending unit started in 1954.


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The copper/nickel brake line is easy to work with, if you want to make smooth consistent bends you can pick up an inexpensive tri-bender, if you use the correct size tubing from your local FLAPS, it should have the correct inverted flare nut on both ends, you can cut one end off and use the pre-flared end to start at the tank.


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Found 2 "maybe" possibilities, but both sources seem to only offer the in-cab line and the below cab to fuel pump line together as a set. The shorter lines in each source pics seem to look similar to the line that is pictured in the FAM. Maybe worth a call to the vendors to see if they would sell just the short in-cab line??? headscratch

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Having done some fuel lines both ways…..pre-bent vs making my own….

I prefer to make my own. The straight sticks with the tube nuts are really nice. I find it kind of satisfying to do the bends. Get some #9 wire or some clothesline wire and mock it up. Follow that pattern with your actual fuel line.


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Thanks to all Gdads51 link to Classic tube is just what I was looking for. Thanks again to all. Once again, this site has come thru


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Sorry, didn't realize it flipped to next page. Couldn't understand why it was publishing until I tried it a few times too many.


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Originally Posted by 1955firstseries
Sorry, didn't realize it flipped to next page. Couldn't understand why it was publishing until I tried it a few times too many.
No worries. wink A glitch in the software. I cleaned it up for you.


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Originally Posted by 1955firstseries
Thanks to all Gdads51 link to Classic tube is just what I was looking for. Thanks again to all. Once again, this site has come thru

Glad it helped out! Post some pictures and your thoughts when you get the parts and install. Would be great to let others know if they need to go down that road. wink


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