Ford OEM fuel lines are made with quick connects that allow for easy connection and disconnection. It also removes the need for fuel injection clamps. This article shows how to make Ford OEM like fuel lines for Factory Five Mark 3 Roadster and Type 65 Coupe. It also documents the complete fuel system that I used in myCoupe.

The Ford OEM fuel line use nylon lines encased in rubber fuel hose. At the end of each nylon line there is a quick connect. The quick connects are pressed into the nylon time.

TOOLS

There are two main tools that are required to make Ford OEM like fuel lines.

The first is a fuel line repair tool that presses the quick connect into the nylon fuel line. You could do it manually heating the nylon line, but it won't be as easy. Always select the right tool for the job. The tool I use is one from Dorman Products. It is part number 800-301.



The other tool is one that creates the flares on the steel fuel lines that the quick connects fit. It uses a hydraulic ram to make the flares. It works well and is carried by many auto tool suppliers. It comes from Mastercool and the part number is 71300.



Other tools needed are a heat gun, a tubing cutter (a sharp knife will work) and scissors.

PARTS

Fuel Pump : Ford Racing M-9407-C50
Fuel Filter : Motorcraft FG-1083
Fuel Filter Bracket : Ford 3W4Z-9180-AA

REAR

Starting at the rear, the first thing to do is mount the fuel filter bracket and install the fuel filter.



I cut a piece of 1/8 inch steel plate and drilled a hole the same size as the fuel filter bracket. I welded a bolt on the back of the plate so it would be easier to bolt on the fuel filter bracket. I fitted it to location on the frame as shown in the picture. I then welded it in a cleaned up the weld so the fuel filter bracket would site flat.





FRONT