How do I route DPI's fuel feed line?

[m_w]

I'm trying to install Josh's fuel feed line (from the top of the filter to the fuel distributor). It is the stainless, sheathed version. I can't find a way route it where it will fit and avoid the exhaust. Does anyone have any tips or any pictures of where or how this line can be routed? Part number 102365 for reference.

TIA :)

[m_w]

Thought I'd give this a bump. Haven't many people installed a new fuel line kit?

[dmruschell]

I was just thinking that I installed that line on both of my DeLoreans, but I have DPI's exhaust. I just realized my friends car is staying at my house for a bit, and has the DPI lines with the stock exhaust. I will check it out tomorrow and let you know how it's routed.

[PJ Grady Inc.]

I'm trying to install Josh's fuel feed line (from the top of the filter to the fuel distributor). It is the stainless, sheathed version. I can't find a way route it where it will fit and avoid the exhaust. Does anyone have any tips or any pictures of where or how this line can be routed? Part number 102365 for reference.

TIA :)
I believe you're talking about his earlier line which was shorter than the original and routed directly to the back of the distributer past the crossover pipe. I suggested that he stay with the stock routing and his "next generation" lines followed the original design. I never attempted to use the early design for that resean. I would suggest a tradin to the newer line if Josh will do it.
Rob Grady

[OverlandMan]

I installed his fuel line set. I recall that line being short. I had to position the fuel filter so the banjo connection at the top was aiming back towards the distributor. It fit but without much room to spare. It's close to the exhaust but I don't recall it being a safety concern when I installed. I can take a picture tonight when I get home if you like. May be hard to see though with everything installed.

[m_w]

I believe you're talking about his earlier line which was shorter than the original and routed directly to the back of the distributer past the crossover pipe. I suggested that he stay with the stock routing and his "next generation" lines followed the original design. I never attempted to use the early design for that resean. I would suggest a tradin to the newer line if Josh will do it.
Rob Grady

Thanks fir the input. I can double check with Josh. I bought this from him in the Spring of this year. Do you know when that later style may have come out?

[PJ Grady Inc.]

Thanks fir the input. I can double check with Josh. I bought this from him in the Spring of this year. Do you know when that later style may have come out?
A few months ago.
Rob

[m_w]

I spoke with Josh about how to route this line. I was trying to route it to the left (driver's side) and down (next to the A/C lines). For this line the proper way to route it is straight back (towards the front of the car) and then left, over the cross-over pipe's heat shield. Routing it that way let everything fit nicely.

He also mentioned (as Rob pointed out) there is another, longer version of this line. He says he has both available & offered to swap them if I wanted.

I added this to this line -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/the-17062
I like that product and gives me a little more piece of mind as far as heat protection from the exhaust goes. I've used it on the coolant lines as well.

[bfloyd]

Resurrecting this...

I'm doing this exact same replacement right now. I've got the new DPI fuel lines and my last line is the filter to distributor line. I've routed it several ways and it seems it "ALMOST" fits. Does anyone have any photos showing a preferred or proper routing that doesn't put a lot of stress on the fittings?

[dmruschell]

Resurrecting this...

I'm doing this exact same replacement right now. I've got the new DPI fuel lines and my last line is the filter to distributor line. I've routed it several ways and it seems it "ALMOST" fits. Does anyone have any photos showing a preferred or proper routing that doesn't put a lot of stress on the fittings?

I went through this last year on both of our DeLoreans. The line goes from the fuel distributor down to the top of the transmission and then across to the fuel filter. I can get photos tomorrow if you need them. I can imagine it would be tricky if you still have the stock crossover pipe, but it wasn't a problem with DPI's exhaust (and I imagine any system with headers and no crossover pipe would be just as easy).

[bfloyd]

Yes... any photos would be extremely helpful.

My car is about as completely stock as you can get. I tried and tried on Tuesday night to get that line on, and I couldn't make it reach. Just when I thought I almost had it, one of the dang copper washers fell off the banjo bolt and landed somewhere down in the valley. I actually lost 4 copper washers trying to do this. After i lost all of my washers, I just gave up and called it a night. I called Josh on Wednesday morning and ordered another complete set of washers and some other miscellaneous parts to make the shipping worthwhile. My valley seems to collect washers and wrenches. I ordered some tools from Amazon this week, and one of them was a magnetic tool retriever. My 11mm short stubby wrench slid perfectly through a slot at the bottom of the intake and landed down below. I can see it just sitting on top of the block, but no way to reach it unless I take off the intake. I'm not doing that again if I don't have to. I've never started the engine before, so waiting a couple of more days for my tools and other parts to come in won't make much of a difference.

Seems to me there should be a better place to mount that fuel filter. I don't know why it couldn't be relocated up on the left side of the fiberglass tub inside the engine bay. Replace the compression fitting on the hard line with a barbed fitting, run some high pressure fuel line hose up to the bottom off the filter, then use the DPI fuel feed line from the top of the filter to the distributor.

Got the accumulator in last night. That's a job I hope to never have to do again.

[DMC-81]

Hi there,

I'll add my desire to have any pictures posted. I'm considering buying that line but not if it's engineered incorrectly. What would be ideal is a pic of the DPI line and the OEM line side by side.

DPI Josh, any comments?

[bfloyd]

Oh, I'm pretty sure its engineered correctly, I just haven't got it routed the right direction. I do like the fact that on the DPI fuel line kit, most of the banjo fittings are made so they can be turned to mate flush with the various parts they mate up with. Makes for a very sharp, clean installation.

[dmruschell]

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The line is shorter than stock. When I had my Hervey lines replaced, the local shop didn't change that line since they were different lengths and the installer thought there was a mistake. I've since installed it on my car and our second car (pictured). I didn't have any problems with it once I found out how to route it, but I've heard that it can be a bit interesting to route around the crossover pipe. If it were my car, I wouldn't want that line to have any chance of touching the crossover pipe, so be sure to secure it if need be.

[bfloyd]

OK... Looking at your photos, I've got my line on backwards - which would explain why I couldn't get the fitting to lay flat against the distributor.

I know what I'm doing on Saturday afternoon.:disapprove:

[dmruschell]

OK... Looking at your photos, I've got my line on backwards - which would explain why I couldn't get the fitting to lay flat against the distributor.

I know what I'm doing on Saturday afternoon.:disapprove:

The fittings on the ends of the lines do turn, you just might need some extra leverage to get it to move.

[DMC-81]

Oh, I'm pretty sure its engineered correctly, I just haven't got it routed the right direction. I do like the fact that on the DPI fuel line kit, most of the banjo fittings are made so they can be turned to mate flush with the various parts they mate up with. Makes for a very sharp, clean installation.

Thanks! I would be interested to know how close it is to the cross over pipe when it is properly installed. A picture would be ideal.