[V8] Fuel leak/valvetrain noise/oil type

[Cary Christopherson]

Howdy fellas! Already ran into my first problem.

There's a fuel leak on one of the lines running from a hard line on the
firewall to a braided hose that goes under the engine cover. I haven't taken
it off, I assume one line is supply and one line is return. Are these lines
still available in the parts channel? Any suggestion where to procure?

I'm a little bit worried about fire as it's not just a "dirty line" but the
plastic shroud around the lines is actually wet, I assume by capillary
action on the braids. Unsure if the leak is at the fitting or in the line
itself.

Also, is the valvetrain supposed to be loud in these cars? I'm getting some
clicking/tapping at idle and I'm wondering if it's normal or if I have a
lifter issue. The engine was supposedly rebuilt 20-30k ago so I would hope
it's not an actual issue. Oil pressure is fine but the oil is on the MIN
mark. What type of oil do you guys run and what viscosity?


Thanks!
-Cary