61-62 Main Gas Line Replacement

[Christopher R.]

Considering replacing the main gas line that runs from the tank to almost the fuel pump on my '62. Trying to figure out how it's done. Just spent a fair amount of time on the creeper with the new one in one hand and scratching my head with the other. Don't want to remove the old one, until I know how (and if) I can get the new one in. Gating item seems to be the front body mount where the line passes through the cutout in the bracket next to the frame.

1. Is the line threaded through the body mount from the front or the rear?
2. How high to you have to get the car off the ground to allow the line to be manuevered around?
3. I believe the line passes under the battery tray and above the battery tray mounting legs. Is this correct? Does the battery tray have to come off?
4. My battery tray asembly needs replacement soon. Would it be better to wait until I have the battery tray off?

[Dennis C.]

Re: 61-62 Main Gas Line Replacement

Chris - My early bird response: I just did an R&R on one of my cars. Can thereby promise it can be done. It takes some effort, a little bending and rebending, but nothing extrordinary. If you want all your questions answered, I'll have to re-study the issue. Let me know. Best, Dennis

[Christopher R.]

Re: 61-62 Main Gas Line Replacement

Thanks, Dennis. You answered the big question - it can be done with the body on. Do you remember if it went in from the front or back?

[John M.]

Re: 61-62 Main Gas Line Replacement

Chris,
The line has to go in from the back. If memory serves me right, the rear wheel should come off and getting it through the battery tray was the only tricky part.

Regards, John McGraw

[Dennis C.]

Re: 61-62 Main Gas Line Replacement

Chris: John's recall sounds exactly right to me. Of course, splash pan wants to be off car. Best.