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Converting from Fuel Injection to Carbs, Need Fuel Distrabution help |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 28 2015, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Everybody. I have been searching for an hour with no luck. I have a 1976 914/4 that I have converted over to 44mm Empi's. Now I am setting up the fuel system, new low pressure pump, stainless lines, presure regulator, etc. what I can't figure out is what to do with the extra line I have on the fuel tank. Should I cap it? Vent it? I did run both stainless line back to the engine bay so I could t them in or what ever. I just need some guidance.
Thanks in advance. Robin |
rhodyguy |
Nov 29 2015, 10:00 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Get your fuel lines off of the engine! It only serves to heat the gas up. If you look at the rear verticle engine tin you can run the line to dr side with a split piece of vacuum hose wrapped around the fuel line and secure the affair with 2 line holders. For me, the linkage on the rear of the carbs was less than optimal. You need to figure out how you're going to deal with the vapors from the open tube on the oil fill tower. Your engine compartment will wind up an oily mess. Rethink your position on the cooling flaps. They are simple and do the job. A rotary pump (the filter should be prior to your pump) verified at the correct pressure, eliminates the regulator and gauge. fewer fuel line connections and clamps equals less leak potential. Especially, when in all probability it will happen over the top of the engine, while you're driving and then you can watch your car burn up.
PS one filter will do the job. Get a stock FI filter with the same size fittings on either side. PSS I noticed in your sig you have a Vision. I had one. Fun bike but a bit futuristic for it's time. |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 29 2015, 04:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
Get your fuel lines off of the engine! It only serves to heat the gas up. If you look at the rear verticle engine tin you can run the line to dr side with a split piece of vacuum hose wrapped around the fuel line and secure the affair with 2 line holders. For me, the linkage on the rear of the carbs was less than optimal. You need to figure out how you're going to deal with the vapors from the open tube on the oil fill tower. Your engine compartment will wind up an oily mess. Rethink your position on the cooling flaps. They are simple and do the job. A rotary pump (the filter should be prior to your pump) verified at the correct pressure, eliminates the regulator and gauge. fewer fuel line connections and clamps equals less leak potential. Especially, when in all probability it will happen over the top of the engine, while you're driving and then you can watch your car burn up. PS one filter will do the job. Get a stock FI filter with the same size fittings on either side. PSS I noticed in your sig you have a Vision. I had one. Fun bike but a bit futuristic for it's time. Good advice. I was thinking of a different way to route the lines, I am sure I can get them off the engine. The vent will be taken care of, just not there yet. I actually have the stock EFI filter before the pump, the Empi filters were more for looks and to verify flow. Maybe I will just delete them all together. I will look into the rotary pump but I just installed a new 9psi "noisy" pump and that one sounds expensive. I do not have the cooling flaps anymore between the two moves over the last 3 years they have been misplaced/lost. Do they really do that much? It seems to me they would decrease air flow causing more issues. I have change out the stock heavy heat soaking exhaust manifolds for headers to get that heat dispersed faster. Heater? Going with a 12 volt one custom installed. It's south Georgia, don't need heat very often. Oh yes, I have one of the original Victory's. Yellow and black 03 Deluxe Cruiser. I was lead chassis designer for Victory from 98-01. |
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