Re: fuel line fitting

Posted by HH56 On 2014/4/1 22:02:29

That is the stock & correct fitting for postwar up thru 23nd series -- maybe prewar too. Bolted to the frame cross member just ahead of and slightly below the pump. The short rubber hose is between the fitting and pump. There was apparently more than one version for different models.

They transitioned to an inverted flare end on the tube with a loose flare nut on the line with the 24th series and then used that till the end. I wouldn't be surprised since that is a simpler termination, that if a line was damaged and needed replacing dealers could have adopted the later method and hose on some of the earlier cars

The brass block has a projection on the rear which inserts in a hole in the steel mounting strap and is then peened over. Unless it is forcibly broken apart, it is permanently attached. I agree about removing to solder but did mine with silver solder and a propane torch. Used the cupro-nickel tubing which bent and formed nicely.