Fuel line connector

[Bmaughan]

I'm trying to plumb a fuel filter in the engine bay and i'm curious if anyone knows...
...the steel retaining clip type connector that ford uses to transition from steel fuel line to plastic...

could i use a standard plastic quick connect ( like the one that attaches to the rails) to attach at that point or will it have to be the steel retaining clip type to work??

hopefully this question makes sense...let me know!

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[Bmaughan]

for reference...here are the two different types of connectors i am talking about...
any advice would be appreciated!

 

[gstboy69]

Don't install this filter in this area.

 

[gstboy69]

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[Bmaughan]

Thanks for the pictures!
Why would you recommend not installing a filter in that area?

 

[Slopoke]

I'm assuming the fuel supply line goes from the tank and routes under the car into the engine bay. If it were me, I'd run braided line from the tank and place the fuel filter under the car and finish running it with braided line all of the way to the engine bay. You could use simple rubber lines and plastic fittings from Dorman. Only difference is appearance and cost, functionality of both are the same.

On a side note, if you are going to ever use E85, get the ethanol compatible lines. Also if you are going to ever run a ethanol sensor, now would be the time to figure out the configuration. Good luck.

 

[Bmaughan]

Well I’m using the sai li kit so I was hoping to keep the factory line and just put the filter right before the rails to save on cost.

I’ll be running e85. Others than seeing ethanol content, what’s the benefit of running a sensor? Are there people doing FI flex fuel tunes?

 

[Slopoke]

Well I’m using the sai li kit so I was hoping to keep the factory line and just put the filter right before the rails to save on cost.

I’ll be running e85. Others than seeing ethanol content, what’s the benefit of running a sensor? Are there people doing FI flex fuel tunes?

If you are running ethanol, it's very important to see that the ethanol content of the fuel in the tank is correct. If you premix in jerry cans like I do or mix at the pump and have a brain fart. Now you have the incorrect ethanol content in your tank and now can possibly do damage to your motor. Fairly cheap insurance.

 

[Bmaughan]

I had just planned to do a quick sample test each time i fill up to ensure that the ethanol content is correct. That would work too correct?...albeit less convenient haha

 

[Slopoke]

I had just planned to do a quick sample test each time i fill up to ensure that the ethanol content is correct. That would work too correct?...albeit less convenient haha

Yes that will tell you what the content out of the pump is, but if you make a mistake in e85 to pump gas, the pocket tester does no good. That's why a sensor/gauge is recommended.

 

[Bmaughan]

Yes that will tell you what the content out of the pump is, but if you make a mistake in e85 to pump gas, the pocket tester does no good. That's why a sensor/gauge is recommended.

Sorry to keep hitting you with questions... I just want to make sure I understand...
You’re speaking in regards to mixing fuels correct? I only plan to run straight e85..no mixing

 

[Slopoke]

Sorry to keep hitting you with questions... I just want to make sure I understand...
You’re speaking in regards to mixing fuels correct? I only plan to run straight e85..no mixing

If you aren't mixing, no gauge required. I was running e40, so it was important to ensure I had e38 or higher ratio.

 

[Bmaughan]

If you aren't mixing, no gauge required. I was running e40, so it was important to ensure I had e38 or higher ratio.

Gotcha...Ok good to know...thanks!

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