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**1971Stepside** · 11-12-2018, 12:51 PM

I did extensive searching on the forum and found all the parts that I thought I needed to run my fuel line from the engine (non-return) to my tank (in frame).

I ordered Russel fittings from summit and Summit's PTFE braided hose. Well, the hose doesn't fit the fittings. I called Russel and they told me that PTFE hose won't work. I asked them what hose they recommended and they said to use solid aluminum hose to avoid the fuel smell.

So, do I send back all of my fittings or do I order different hose? I don't want the smell in my garage. If I need different fittings, I don't see Russel fittings that work with PTFE hose. If I order new hose, where/what? Does someone make a solid line that will run from the cab to the rear of the frame?

One step forward...three steps back.

11-12-2018, 12:51 PM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Fuel Lines...stuck again I did extensive searching on the forum and found all the parts that I thought I needed to run my fuel line from the engine (non-return) to my tank (in frame). I ordered Russel fittings from summit and Summit's PTFE braided hose. Well, the hose doesn't fit the fittings. I called Russel and they told me that PTFE hose won't work. I asked them what hose they recommended and they said to use solid aluminum hose to avoid the fuel smell. So, do I send back all of my fittings or do I order different hose? I don't want the smell in my garage. If I need different fittings, I don't see Russel fittings that work with PTFE hose. If I order new hose, where/what? Does someone make a solid line that will run from the cab to the rear of the frame? One step forward...three steps back. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."