gas line 41 60 special

[mr41cadillac]

I need a picture of the original gas line from the metal gas line that comes up in the engine compartment to the fuel pump. I ordered a new one but its about 3 inches to short. I must be missing something unless they sent the wrong one. thanks john

[Bill Ingler #7799]

Hi John: The flexible line joining the fuel pump to main fuel line is 8 inches( picture below) not including the common union to join the flex line to the 5/16 main fuel line. I bought this new flex line from a vendor from Indianapolis some years ago at Hershey so I know the length is correct as it fits perfectly. I have never seen an absolute original flex line as most originals are long gone. All models of the Cadillac from 41-48 used the same flex line.   Bill

[mr41cadillac]

bill the line I ordered is 8 inches but about 3 inches to short. I cant figure out what I need to make it longer thanks john

[Bill Ingler #7799]

John: Strange things happen to these old cars as they pass from owner to owner over 70 plus years. When I restored the 47 I replaced the whole line from the tank forward so the new short flex line connect up perfectly. If you have not replaced that line from the tank or if you elect to stay with what line is now on the car, then I think the only thing to do is cut the fuel line someplace as it comes forward along the frame and add what ever length of 5/16 fuel line necessary. In restoring old 70 plus year old cars and if the brake and fuel line look like the age of the car, I error on the side of caution and replace with all new lines.

Bill

[mr41cadillac]

thanks bill what happened in the process of engine removal the gas line had gotten pushed down so i simply pulled it up and now it fits.........sometimes things are simple if we consider all possibilities john