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Ford Small Block Engine Detailing Fuel Lines

<STRONG>1</STRONG> With our 289 fresh from the dyno, there were a few things we had to correct before detailing. On the dyno, we used an electric fuel pump and removed the thermostat, so it was installed first. Then we installed the remainder of the engine's fuel system: fuel pump, fuel-pump-to-carburetor steel line, and the rubber fuel hose between the steel line and our Pony carburetor. Correct crimp clamps (and installing them with the right clamp pliers) are the perfect detailing touch.
Engine Detailing - How To: Detail A 289 Engine

 1 With our 289 fresh from the dyno, there were a few things we had to correct before detailing. On the dyno, we used an electric fuel pump and removed the thermostat, so it was installed first. Then we installed the remainder of the engine's fuel system: fuel pump, fuel-pump-to-carburetor steel line, and the rubber fuel hose between the steel line and our Pony carburetor. Correct crimp clamps (and installing them with the right clamp pliers) are the perfect detailing touch.  View Related Article

 

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