K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1997)
Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair
Steel Fuel Line Repair
Line Repair
1. Cut a piece of fuel hose 4 inches (100 mm) longer than the section of line to be removed. If you remove more than 6 inches (152 mm), use a
combination of steel pipe and hose. The hose length should not be more than 10 inches total.
2. With a tube cutter, cut a section of the pipe to replace. Use the first step to form a bead on the ends of the pipe and, also, on the new section of
pipe, if used.
3. Slide the hose clamps onto the pipe and push the hose 2 inches (51 mm) onto each portion of the fuel pipe. Tighten a clamp on each side of the
repain
4. Secure fuel line to the frame.
5. Check for leaks.
