Very good point on being able to able to use a shorter line. I actually have a shorter line with two 90 degree ends. I held it up against the pump and pan and I actually think it may work. It looks like it will have the check valve in a vertical position. If I can get the line to hug the block it should have enough room to where the crossmember isn’t an issue. I will probably try to mock it up tomorrow and post some pictures.
'75 Plymouth Duster
Phase I 451 906/590/2-660 10.75/126
Phase II 451 Stage VI/590/1050 9.82/135
Phase III 383 906/Victor-Pump gas 11.30/119
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