Pre engine install ?
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:22 pm
I hope to be installing my engine back on my bare frame soon. Is there anything such as the brake lines and fuel lines that should be installed first?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:28 pm
Front brake lines are easier to bend and install before the motor goes in, but not required.
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:33 pm
Will thanks,
Is it a lot cheaper to bend your own and do you need anything special to make the connections?
Thanks,
Is it a lot cheaper to bend your own and do you need anything special to make the connections?
Thanks,
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:11 pm
Not that I remember.
I did the Disc Brake Conversion and it comes with the adapter to use 1/4" lines. The only issue with the dual master cylinder is the brake switch availability locally, had to order on-line.
I did the Disc Brake Conversion and it comes with the adapter to use 1/4" lines. The only issue with the dual master cylinder is the brake switch availability locally, had to order on-line.
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:50 am
Gerry,
You might want to install the front crossmember fuel line before the engine as well as the front axle brake lines, banjo and hoses.
I bought the ready made brake line kit from Midwest. It fit perfect and I had all the lines installed in less than a half-hour. When I took into consideration the labor and how many trips to NAPA I might have to make for fittings and such if I made my own it was worth every penny. Although some folks do not like the armor on the stock brake lines, it traps mud if you plan to off-road.
You might want to install the front crossmember fuel line before the engine as well as the front axle brake lines, banjo and hoses.
I bought the ready made brake line kit from Midwest. It fit perfect and I had all the lines installed in less than a half-hour. When I took into consideration the labor and how many trips to NAPA I might have to make for fittings and such if I made my own it was worth every penny. Although some folks do not like the armor on the stock brake lines, it traps mud if you plan to off-road.
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:00 am
David,
Thanks for the info. I want the origanal look and was leaning towards the prefab myself.
Thanks for the info. I want the origanal look and was leaning towards the prefab myself.