whunter - et al, BINGO!

Replacing both fuel filters has made a profound difference. Don't want you to think I don't do my maintenance on this car; I do! Fuel filters are about a year old. But I think - based on the black, cloudy look of the fuel in the old filters - my rubber lines are due for replacement*.

OK, am buying the threaded outflow and return lines to the tank today... How much length of rubber fuel line would I need in total (it's 7.5 mm, I understand?)

Next will be nozzles - I'm thinking the Monarks. Is the Lift Pump rebuild likely to be in order at this point? IE, once the IP is filled adequately, the LP has done its job, no?

And (I'll re-search this forum, but) would someone point me to a posting on the wrench size and other details for emptying/cleaning/dropping(?) the tank?

Many Thanks, All. You guys make this the go-to site.

Lou

*(Have already done hard and soft brake lines to the rear. Slowly working my way around the car!)

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'59 Jaguar 3.4 'Le Chat Noir' - Damn, why did I sell it?!

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