Blocked Fuel Line

Hi there,

I have a 66 beetle I am trying to get running. I put the engine in on the weekend, cleaned out the fuel tank, replaced the rubber hoses then thought i would run some fuel through the line to make sure there wasn't any crap in them and low and behold the steel line is blocked!

I tried compressed air through the line but can't even get air throught it. Has anyone ever replaced the steel fuel line before and if so how is it done?

Cheers
Brad

Replace is doable but you should be able to clean out the old tube. Poke some wire in and if it doesn't work an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.

matberry wrote:an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.

I like that!! Very Clever

VolksVair wrote:

matberry wrote:an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.

I like that!! Very Clever

Thanks. Been doing it for years. Best for the throttle tube, works wonders, a little tight in the fuel line but can do it.

have you checked for a fuel filter, they can find funny places to be use