Well, after totally butchering both of the original 5/16" fuel line pieces trying to bend them with a 20 year old tubing bender I went to the store and got a new tool and two new lengths of 5/16" tube. I practiced with the new bender and the butchered old line until I could make nice 90' bends. Feeling very confident I marked up one of the pieces of the new tube and bent a perfect 90. I felt great until I realized the nut was on the inside of the bend
After another trip to the parts store I finally got the entire run in and zip tied in place.
Now after getting my engine last week and all the accessories I realize that for the 390hp the engine is rated at and the inlet size of the mechanical fuel pump that I am using (3/8" npt), the stock 5/16" line is not what is recommended. What I need is 3/8". One more trip to the parts store and I have the new line and fittings. Before I bend it I have another question concerning the stock fuel filter supplied with the kit and it's location in a system using a mechanical fuel pump.
Does anyone know the micron size of the stock fuel filter? Is it ok to be used between the tank and a 6psi 110gph mechanical fuel pump? My carb came with a fuel filter that I intend to install as recommended between the pump and the carb inlet. I do not want to create a fuel restriction on the suction side of the pump.
John S.