 Plugging my return line back in to my tank |
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| Harpo |
 Jan 6 2013, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None  |
While switching to carbs I need to block off my return line in my gas tank. I purchased a kit that came with a solid spacer and a short section of hose and some clamps however this seems more like a temporary solution.
Has anyone simply filled up the return line nipple with epoxy or something compatible with gas? Thanks David |
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| Trekkor |
Jan 6 2013, 12:26 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I removed the fitting from the tank, flattened the end and welded it.
Bolt it back on. Done! KT |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 6 2013, 12:28 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
A common practice is to simply insert a tight fitting bolt in the hose and clamp it. I've seen dozens of cars done that way with no problems. Not saying its the right way, but it is the more common way.
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| quadracerx |
Jan 6 2013, 01:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I cant remember the actual size and thread, but you could buy a "cap type fitting" and plug it at the tank.
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| ConeDodger |
Jan 6 2013, 01:04 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,997 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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I used the Trekkor method. Pinch, braze, try to blow through it to make sure it is sealed and you're good to go...
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| Krieger |
Jan 6 2013, 07:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,800 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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I used a stainless bolt to plug about a foot of fuel line on that end. I figured if I want to drain the fuel tank easily this would work.
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 6 2013, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Jan 6 2013, 08:50 PM)  I used a stainless bolt to plug about a foot of fuel line on that end. I figured if I want to drain the fuel tank easily this would work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thats precisely why I did mine the same way. I see no reason why plugging it this way is any more dangerous than having pressurized fuel in a fuel line to begin with. And like you said, handy to help drain fuel. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 6 2013, 08:39 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,717 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jan 6 2013, 08:53 PM) QUOTE(Krieger @ Jan 6 2013, 08:50 PM) I used a stainless bolt to plug about a foot of fuel line on that end. I figured if I want to drain the fuel tank easily this would work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thats precisely why I did mine the same way. I see no reason why plugging it this way is any more dangerous than having pressurized fuel in a fuel line to begin with. And like you said, handy to help drain fuel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) did mine the same way. GLAD I did, as I will be using the return line again. Zach |
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