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Posted by: patssle Aug 21 2014, 07:30 PM
I successfully found adapters that will fit on our fuel tanks, just wanted to share. No need to drill tap the tank - these fittings go on the existing threads. You can go to -6 or -8 AN. They come with an internal o-ring but I added thread sealant just for extra protection.
http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3288
http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3289
I plugged one with a cap and the other with a 90 degree AN to hose barb fitting if you don't want to use AN hose. 
Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 21 2014, 09:02 PM
I bought a pair of these too. -8 & -6 (supply & return) I'm happy there is a nice solution to rubber hoses on the tank. 
Posted by: JStroud Aug 21 2014, 09:19 PM
That's funny, I just installed mine today, now all my fuel lines are -6 AN 
Jeff
Posted by: Kansas 914 Aug 22 2014, 09:16 AM
That's funny, I just installed mine today, now all my fuel lines are -6 AN
Jeff
Jeff,
Do you have Chris' (Tangerine Racing) stainless steel lines? If so how did you transition to stainless?
Posted by: JStroud Aug 22 2014, 09:52 AM
That's funny, I just installed mine today, now all my fuel lines are -6 AN
Jeff
Jeff,
Do you have Chris' (Tangerine Racing) stainless steel lines? If so how did you transition to stainless?
I do have SS tunnel lines, I had McMark weld AN fitting on my SS lines.
I believe Chris sells SS lines with AN fittings on them.
Jeff
Posted by: Kansas 914 Aug 22 2014, 11:00 AM
That's funny, I just installed mine today, now all my fuel lines are -6 AN
Jeff
Jeff,
Do you have Chris' (Tangerine Racing) stainless steel lines? If so how did you transition to stainless?
I do have SS tunnel lines, I had McMark weld AN fitting on my SS lines.
I believe Chris sells SS lines with AN fittings on them.
Jeff
Yes - Chris will sell weld AN fittings for $26 each - and shows them in the engine compartment ends. Did you get the AN fittings through the rubber stock grommet at the forward firewall or do something else?
Thanks - hope to see you at RRC.
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 22 2014, 11:23 AM
I have seen clamp-on AN fittings too for those of us with earlier Tangerine SS fuel lines. I considered using them, but decided to just use hose clamps and keep a $20 problem from snowballing into a $100 problem in AN fittings, etc.
Zach
Posted by: patssle Aug 22 2014, 11:51 AM
I have seen clamp-on AN fittings too for those of us with earlier Tangerine SS fuel lines. I considered using them, but decided to just use hose clamps and keep a $20 problem from snowballing into a $100 problem in AN fittings, etc.
Yeah AN fittings and hose can add up in cost. And after dealing with -12/-16 AN with my /6 conversion - I'm done with that crap. I stuck a stainless line (that I bought from Tangerine nearly 4 years ago) in the tunnel and bought the best rubber fuel hose (Gates Barricade) on the market. I'm running carbs and low fuel pressure anyways.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 22 2014, 11:51 AM
You can get AN tube adapters for $15 to fit 5/16, 3/8 & 1/2 hard line. I'm running them in my car.
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