 What is the best way to connect the 9mm to 7mm gas lines?, Now with additional dumb questions at the end... |
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| FourBlades |
 Jun 29 2009, 06:00 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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I have seen different things discussed, like welding up some
pieces custom, using a plumber's nightmare of 2 different barb fittings and a connector, the mythical fuel filter with 9mm inlet and 7mm outlet. What is the best way to deal with this? Thanks, John |
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| FourBlades |
Jul 2 2009, 07:16 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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OK, so I am running carbs and want to locate my fuel pump and filter up front.
I figure I need one steppen hosen from the tank to the filter and another steppen hosen from the pump to the fat tunnel line. Then, sigh, I need another steppen hosen from the fat tunnel line to the short fuel line in the engine bay. How long are the steppen hosens? Are they long enough to lift out my tank so I can change the fuel filter? I also kind of like the idea of mounting the filter and pump next to the spare tire so that they are easy to service. Are they long enough for that? Finally, is it safe to use brass barbed fittings like this with fuel lines?  I have a buncha 5/16 and 3/8 barbed fittings I could use to make adapters. This would let me make the hoses the length I want. I would solder the fittings to prevent leaks after reading all the posts about fuel and teflon tape, etc. not mixing. Sorry for all the dumb questions, just trying to figure this out. Thanks, John |
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| roadster fan |
Jul 3 2009, 02:30 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(FourBlades @ Jul 2 2009, 06:16 PM)  I have a buncha 5/16 and 3/8 barbed fittings I could use to make adapters. This would let me make the hoses the length I want. I would solder the fittings to prevent leaks after reading all the posts about fuel and teflon tape, etc. not mixing. I have a similiar setup on my early car with no problems in about 1.5 years. For $10.95 delivered I would go with CFR's piece but the brass fittings will work. Thanks Chris for all the great parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Jim |
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| neil30076 |
Jul 3 2009, 06:47 PM
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Recovering dismantler! Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 12-September 06 From: San Diego ( RB) CA Member No.: 6,826 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(roadster fan @ Jul 3 2009, 01:30 PM) QUOTE(FourBlades @ Jul 2 2009, 06:16 PM) I have a buncha 5/16 and 3/8 barbed fittings I could use to make adapters. This would let me make the hoses the length I want. I would solder the fittings to prevent leaks after reading all the posts about fuel and teflon tape, etc. not mixing. I have a similiar setup on my early car with no problems in about 1.5 years. For $10.95 delivered I would go with CFR's piece but the brass fittings will work. Thanks Chris for all the great parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Jim Teflon tape NO, RectorSeal TPlus2 Teflon pipe seal from Home Depot is impervious to gasoline, and works great on a brass to brass connection. |
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FourBlades What is the best way to connect the 9mm to 7mm gas lines? Jun 29 2009, 06:00 PM
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i added one of these tubing adaptors and it makes... Jun 30 2009, 07:06 PM dangrouche
i added one of these tubing adaptors and it make... Jul 1 2009, 12:57 AM Racer Chris
I figure I need one steppen hosen from the tank t... Jul 3 2009, 03:22 PM FourBlades :bump: Jul 3 2009, 02:06 PM davesprinkle Pipe threads have no place in a fuel system.
The... Jul 3 2009, 07:20 PM Porsche Rescue I also recently faced this issue. After being sham... Jul 3 2009, 07:28 PM FourBlades Thanks for all the info.
How long is the tapered ... Jul 3 2009, 07:48 PM Porsche Rescue Not sure I understand what you mean by "front... Jul 3 2009, 08:13 PM |
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