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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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Is anyone aware of a supplier for prebent line for the fuel pump to carb and the wiper vacuum? I found a 56 Tbird set and was thinking that since their the same year and engine it may work with a little tweaking.
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By paul2748 - 8 Years Ago
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Try Tee-Bird Product in PA. They list various steel lines for a sedan. The tbird lines are different. www.tee-bird.com I have dealt with them and they are ok.
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By cokefirst - 8 Years Ago
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Look for Inline Tube. They list the pre bent fuel line you need for about $25. I have used their products and am satisfied.
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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Thanks. It's strange that neither of those two came up on my search.
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By petew - 8 Years Ago
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I used 57 Thunderbird lines , inline fuel filter and fuel line support bracket on my 56 Merc and my 57 Ford Wagon. They may not be exactly like what the car left the factory with but they look good and they work.
Ordered mine from Casco Thunderbird Parts. Their catalog (online) will give you a good diagram of the various parts.
I used 57 lines because I run a later Holley 4bbl carb , 56 stuff will work if you are running a Holley 4000 (teapot )
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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I don't care about looking original. Just that it looks good. On your Holley is the fuel inlet on the passenger side? My carb is and would like the hard line to be as long as possible before transitioning to 3/8" rubber.
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By petew - 8 Years Ago
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By petew - 8 Years Ago
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That's what the Thunderbird lines look like on my 312. I try to never use rubber lines on the pressure side ( fuel pump to carb) since ethanol tends to do nasty things to it.
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By Kahuna - 8 Years Ago
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I got a nice set from Larry's T Bird
Looks good and fit well on my 56 Victoria
Jim
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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Looks real good. I think I'll get the same kit and just make the filter to carb line. Thanks
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By Lord Gaga - 8 Years Ago
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Petew, Nicely detailed and super clean! I like how you bent the carb linkage rod to make up for the offset on that newer type Holley's attachment point. Do you know of a source for those overdrive linkage rods? Also, what product did you you use on your exh. manifolds? Lookin' Good!
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By petew - 8 Years Ago
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Thank you sir for the compliments . The exhaust manifolds are done with Eastwood Gray Hi-Temp coating ( rattle can) part # 10395.
That car has a D code 312 , it came from the factory with an 1850 style Holley 4bbl so the linkage rod was configured by Ford.
I imagine the only source for the throttle linkage is the used parts market , I have never seen reproductions.
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By DryLakesRacer - 8 Years Ago
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I made my own using a bender and flaring tool from HF. The fuel filter came from Ecklers and I don't like fuel rubber tubing and hose clamps much. The air cleaner covers a lot of the work up.  
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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I ended up getting a 57 T-bird line kit. Now I have another question for you guys. I have the fittings from the fuel pump to filter and filter to carb. I cannot find the 3/8" npt x 7/16 inverted flare 90 for the manifold vacuum line. I also need a 3/8"npt x 1/2-20 inverted flare to connect to my carb ( Summit 600 cfm). I've done numerous Internet searches and at the local auto parts stores. Does anyone have any ideas? I have not checked at NAPA yet but it's a small store so it doesn't hold much promise.
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By cokefirst - 8 Years Ago
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Here is the link for inline tube. They have the right one. http://www.inlinetube.com/
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By Ted - 8 Years Ago
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62bigwindow (2/18/2017)
I ended up getting a 57 T-bird line kit. Now I have another question for you guys. I have the fittings from the fuel pump to filter and filter to carb. I cannot find the 3/8" npt x 7/16 inverted flare 90 for the manifold vacuum line. I also need a 3/8"npt x 1/2-20 inverted flare to connect to my carb ( Summit 600 cfm). I've done numerous Internet searches and at the local auto parts stores. Does anyone have any ideas? I have not checked at NAPA yet but it's a small store so it doesn't hold much promise.
What you refer to as being 3/8” NPT X 7/16” inverted flare in reality should be 3/8 NPT X ¼” inverted flare. Inverted flare fittings are based on the tubing size, not the nut size.
The Summit carb will require what’s called a 3/8” inverted flare on the 3/8” steel line. I typically use 3/8” brake lines to make the fuel lines and reflare one end as deemed necessary once the correct length and curves have been determined. Here's a picture of 3/8" brake line with an inverted flare fitting being used on a Summit carburetor.
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By 56_Fairlane - 8 Years Ago
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DryLakesRacer (1/23/2017)
I made my own using a bender and flaring tool from HF. The fuel filter came from Ecklers and I don't like fuel rubber tubing and hose clamps much. The air cleaner covers a lot of the work up.
I've made my own tubing as well. I use brake line for that and I use a couple of good flaring and tube bending tools.
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By Outlaw56 - 8 Years Ago
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Ah, another Summit Carb on Yblock. Seems to be lots of guys using them now.
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By mrmike - 8 Years Ago
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Just a few months ago I ordered one from Classic Tube in Lancaster, NY for my 54 Merc.. It was reasonable and I was pleased. Google it and it should come up...........
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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I like the Summit carb. I'm no expert but after a little reading I was able to get mine running good. They are fairly simple to tune and kits are available to tune the idle circuits and accelerator pump circuits. On a related note I found all the fittings I needed from Inline Tube except for the one that goes into the manifold. I ended up finding an original for that. I'll post pics after the installation.
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By mrmike - 8 Years Ago
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Somehow, I don't see my reply on here. Anyhow, I had one made up for my 54 Merc from Classic Tube from Lancaster,NY. It was excellent & pretty reasonable.Google it & they have a big website.
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