1857 Ford 640 Fuel line replacement

[CrosbyFamilyFarm]

1957 Ford 640 Fuel line replacement - has a NAA tank

I've got a 57 ford 640 that I have been trying to bring back to life through the summer. I'm finally taking care of the fuel system and I'm replacing the fuel line. The one that was in place looks like old brake line mixed with 5/16 fuel line and an inline filter. I'd like to get it back to a sediment bowl so I picked up the bowl and original steel fuel line to attach. I feel a bit foolish but I have no idea how to make this fuel line meet both the bowl and the fuel shut off. I feel like its supposed to snake under the manifold and up but I'm not sure how. Am I supposed to bend to shape?

Fuel line is part number NCA9282B from the NH parts site. The carb I'm attaching the bowl to is a Marvel Schebler (if that makes a difference.).

- quick update - I realized I may have a NAA tank on my 640 tractor. Is there any way, aside from cutting the line, that I would be able to connect them?

 

[Kirk-NJ]

If your 640 has an NAA tank then you can replace the sediment bowl at the tank and use an NAA line to the carb. Some guys are buying the replacement NAA tanks because, IMO, they are a better system than the later style. With new parts made in other countries you would lucky in the fuel tap will last more than a couple few years, if it's not a leaker right out of the box.

Kirk

 

[Soundguy]

yes it goes under the manifold.. and make sure the sed bowl is in the correct orientation. as said.. if it's using a side tap tank... you change plans!