Fuel Line Connector Rusted Together. Any ideas?

[CoconutMilkFrog]

I tried to replace a broken fuel line connector I’ll show in the first picture. Tried everything to separate the connector from the line, but no luck. It’s rusted together. Any ideas? Is it a good idea to find a solution to “permanently” bind those lines together since they aren’t coming apart anyway? I really don’t want to replace the entire line from end to end. Thanks for any advice!

 

[97RangerXLT]

get a new section of line with the coupling that you need. cut the bad section out, get a double flare tool that can do a double flare (like on your brake lines) and double flare the line on the truck and the new section you are inserting in. get a union block that your new double flare can fit in. don't forget to put the line nut on the line before flaring it.

That should get you back up to running safely again, the double flare and splice block will be a good solid splice into your existing lines.

AJ

 

[sgtsandman]

Being that they are braided lines, you could always go the AN fitting route. You will still probably need a section to make up the difference of what got cut out but installing AN fittings on the existing line, after it's been cut is a viable repair. You might even be able to get away with another couple of fittings and a union to fill the gap.

Otherwise, you are looking at replacing both sections of the line with new. Assuming you can find new sections.

 

[CoconutMilkFrog]

Being that they are braided lines, you could always go the AN fitting route. You will still probably need a section to make up the difference of what got cut out but installing AN fittings on the existing line, after it's been cut is a viable repair. You might even be able to get away with another couple of fittings and a union to fill the gap.

Otherwise, you are looking at replacing both sections of the line with new. Assuming you can find new sections.

Could a barb connector be used to fit inside the rubber in the braided line? Then use fuel injector hose clamps? The metal fuel lines look to be 3/8, but my 3/8 barb connectors look far too large to fit inside of the presumably small rubber hose inside the braided line?

 

[CoconutMilkFrog]

Being that they are braided lines, you could always go the AN fitting route. You will still probably need a section to make up the difference of what got cut out but installing AN fittings on the existing line, after it's been cut is a viable repair. You might even be able to get away with another couple of fittings and a union to fill the gap.

Otherwise, you are looking at replacing both sections of the line with new. Assuming you can find new sections.

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Would this be the appropriate fittings?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

So, after personally going through a nightmare of trying to repair lines that have had bad ends and whatnot… I’d replace it all.

Granted mine was a connection at the fuel filter on the green Ranger, after replacing the line to the motor because my connections like yours was a problem. I repaired the connection at the filter 4 times in 6 months because every time it would randomly blow apart on the road. I just don’t think it’s worth trying to patch.

My Choptop started having a noticeable leak after that and remembering my prior experience, I ripped it all out and replaced it all. A close inspection showed not only the leak I noticed, but at least 4-5 pinholes in the rest of the lines.

I replaced things with stainless braided PTFE -6AN because it should last at least another 30 years. Not the cheapest solution. Dorman also makes stuff or it’s possible to cobble something together.

The only thing I don’t really have a solution for is the fuel rail lines because they’re kinda oddball. I was able to find good factory pieces for those (junkyard).

 

[CoconutMilkFrog]

So, after personally going through a nightmare of trying to repair lines that have had bad ends and whatnot… I’d replace it all.

Granted mine was a connection at the fuel filter on the green Ranger, after replacing the line to the motor because my connections like yours was a problem. I repaired the connection at the filter 4 times in 6 months because every time it would randomly blow apart on the road. I just don’t think it’s worth trying to patch.

My Choptop started having a noticeable leak after that and remembering my prior experience, I ripped it all out and replaced it all. A close inspection showed not only the leak I noticed, but at least 4-5 pinholes in the rest of the lines.

I replaced things with stainless braided PTFE -6AN because it should last at least another 30 years. Not the cheapest solution. Dorman also makes stuff or it’s possible to cobble something together.

The only thing I don’t really have a solution for is the fuel rail lines because they’re kinda oddball. I was able to find good factory pieces for those (junkyard).

Ya I can’t find any braided line + fittings that match the outer diameter of 3/8.

It seems I may have to replace the line from the fuel line to the fuel filter.

 

[sgtsandman]

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Would this be the appropriate fittings?

Something like this I would go with. A barbed fitting with a hose clamp isn't the best approach with braided hose. Rubber hose, sure, but not braided hose.