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Old 09-12-2015, 10:32 PM
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Default Routing of 1/4 return line '71 GTO Non-ECS

I ordered a two-piece, 1/4 return line from Right Stuff and thought they would include an install diagram. I have no return line on the car for reference.

The brake line is directly above the 3/8" fuel supply line on the driver side. I assumed the return would install directly above the brake line and follow the fuel line routing. Is that a correct assumption? The front half went right into place but there are so many bends in the back half where it goes up over the rear axle that it doesn't seem to match the profile of the fuel line. The front and back half lines (rubber hose connector between) were probably rotated for packaging shipping.

Anyone have a diagram or link to pics?

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Old 09-20-2015, 08:09 PM
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Couldn't get and answer from Right Stuff other than "follow the fuel line routing on the car and it will be easier to install with the body off the frame" (a real revelation there). It sort of fit. Offsets around frame reinforcements were in the right place but I had to massage every bend to get it to tuck back tight into the frame.

It was impossible to install over the rear frame rails where they kick up over the diff. I had to bend to re-route up the back seat/trunk divider and fish it out over the rear cross-member after cutting about 18" off the end. I double flared the end and ran a 1/4" flexible fuel line whip from there to the return fitting at the tank.

It was a bitch.


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