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Discussion Topic: 46 Ford 59A Fuel Line Connection

TomO

07-03-2021 @ 8:15 AM

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Remove the filter from the engine compartment, it could turn into a fire hazard. Under normal conditions the screen in the fuel pump does the job of keeping debris out of the carburetor and you don't need a another filter. If you have a lot of rust or other debris in the fuel pump sediment bowl or the filter that you removed, consider having your tank boiled out and coated to prevent further rust. At that time consider replacing the line from the tank to the firewall with a new copper plated line. I am not sure who sells the correct line as the 2 sources that I have used over the years have died and their business died with them.

Replace the line that had the filter with a one piece flexible line that is available from most suppliers of antique Ford parts. Here is a link to one of the suppliers.
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&x=x&year_choice=47&searchtextdesc=flex+fuel+line&searchnumber=59a-6751

This should help with your cold start problems, but you apparently have problems with your carburetor leaking fuel past the power valve. To check this, after sitting overnight, remove the air cleaner, operate the accelerator linkage from under the hood while looking down the throat of the carburetor. You should see two strong streams of gas come out of the nozzles. If you don't see them, your carburetor fuel bowl is empty and the carburetor should be serviced.

Good luck and if you need more help, be sure to come back.

Tom

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07-03-2021 @ 8:12 AM

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Compression fittings are more common on double flared brake line connections. I know common single flare for low pressure fuel line connections. They have a more sweeping look.

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07-03-2021 @ 7:27 AM

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I have to pour gas. In the carb if it sets even over night. I was reading the posts on the importance of having good fuel line connections. I found the fuel line fitting to the fuel bowl was a cobble job. It had a weird style compression fitting for a 1/4” copper tube. The tube turned freely in the fitting and the fitting was bottomed out at the shoulder, so no compression at the seal area. It has a clear inline filter on the firewall and there was no gas in the filter. Thanks to this community I feel confident that I’ve found at least one issue. Thee fitting looks special in that it uses a shoulder on the fitting rather than a feral slipped on the tube? Does anyone know what kind of fitting this is and where I can get a fitting that works? I have a 571/469 , look like a rebuild for a BR Fuel Pump

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