Date:         Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:35:22 -0500
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
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From:         Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
Comments: To: Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@gmail.com>
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It is not a crimp connector, but a large friction-barb. Using a sharp,
pointed razor knife, carefully slice the hose down into the metal collar
at the injector, the short hose section will easily loosen. Then, place
the collar back in place, and push on a proper-length section of the
German 7mm hi-pressure injection hose, the barbs that held the original
will work the same again. You MUST, however, use the correct 7mm hose.
Your FLAPS guys are fullovit.

Raymond Paquette wrote:
> Hey
>
> I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines that go from
> each injector to the fuel manifold (or whatever you call it).  They have a
> typical clamp on the end away from the injector, but appear to have some
> kind of crimp clamp at the injector end.  My FLAPS says that you can't
> replace the lines, but instead have to buy new injectors.
>
> I don't really want to buy new injectors just in order to replace the fuel
> lines.
>
> Anybody know of some reason I can't cut the crimp clamps, replace the lines
> and reinstall with regular fuel line clamps?  FLAPS guy says he's never
> known anyone to do this successfully.
>
> Anybody know the slick trick to accomplish this?
>
> Also, what kind of pressure is the fuel under at this point?
>
> I look forward to being further educated.
>
>
>