Need Suggestions on fittings

[Wt4Go]

I have an 1986 F250 with fuel injection. The fittings at the fuel tank started leaking. I looked to see if there were replacements available, and Dorman had replacements because Ford had long ago discontinued them. Bought the Dorman fittings, cut the nylon lines and removed the existing fittings. The Dorman ones don't fit. Went to the pick and pull but they only had carb vehicles. Any idea where I can get some fittings that will work?
Jim

[Angel smith]

According to me one should avoid doing any trial and error things with an vital part like fuel supply, as a simple looking fuel leak may lead to irreversible damage to your vehicle overtime, and there is a also a major risk of the leaking fuel may catch fire, with a really bad luck. Hence you better get a technician to look into it and get it repaired as soon as possible.

[Bob Cowan]

Now that you have the fittings out, it should be easier to find the parts you need. Start with a NAPA store. They usually either have them, can get them, or know where to find them locally.

Also, try a simple google search. Especially if you know the Ford part numbers - that really helps.

Go back to the bone yard, and get them to look up the parts in the exchange manual. They should be able to find out what other vehicles used the same parts. With gasoline and EFI, there should be a few other models and years you can look for.

Finally, consider fabbing up what you need. The fuel pump and fittings are pretty standard looking stuff, similar to the Mustang. Call Mike Forte and let him help you convert the tank fittings to AN, and then connect back to the stock plastic lines. Or replace the hanger assembly with newer Mustang parts, and then standard fittings will be easier to locate.

Yes, the fuel system is a critical component, and if you screw it up, bad things can happen. Same with the brake system. But that doesn't mean you have to take it to a mechanic and pay big bux. They can screw it up, too. If you're carefull, take your time, and use quality components, you should be able to handle a simple job like this.

[Terrorist Hunter]

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Originally Posted by Angel smith

According to me one should avoid doing any trial and error things with an vital part like fuel supply, as a simple looking fuel leak may lead to irreversible damage to your vehicle overtime, and there is a also a major risk of the leaking fuel may catch fire, with a really bad luck. Hence you better get a technician to look into it and get it repaired as soon as possible.

[tirod]

Describe how they "don't fit." The fuel line size, quick connector size, type, and orientation have to match.

Cut and splice is how it works. The splice is inserted into the existing line by using a hot blower to expand it and the repair piece, when it cools, it shrink fits and seals.

Those nylon tubing repair kits are common, but nobody said the makers have to do things the same way, there's at least a dozen different ones. Some of the older pre- alcohol cars use rubber hose - if that's the case, use only late model replacement hose for the modern corrosive fuel we pump today, or it will just fail in another year.

It's not rocket science, but it's not just any hose connector, either.

[Wt4Go]

I will try NAPA not too many around here.
When I said they don't fit, the Dorman fittings will not go on the tubes that come from the fuel pump and return. The fittings need to go over these tubes and then lock on.