Help: tangerine racing ss fuel line install Options

[shredtherad]

Question for the folks who have done this conversion:

1. I have it all buttoned up but curious what the final steps are?
- Just fire it up?
- any testing prior to the first start?
- any prep before starting for the first time again?
- etc...

[Mikey914]

Check the oil, check the trans fluid.
Pressurize the fuel system prior to starting by turning the key on to do so.
Check for leaks!
Pull coil wire and crank to bring oil pressure up. Reinstall wire to coil.
Start

I have had 1 transmission that at some point got turned sideways and lost a bunch of fluid. Forgot about that months later and installed it. It didn't last long.

I'm sure there may be things that would be good to add, but these are the catastrophic things that can ruin your day.

PS don't leave the key in the on position too long as you can damage points and coil.

[DennisV]

I have it mostly sorted out and will button it up today. I will share my thoughts after.

I don't know about you, but the grommets were a real PITA. I ended up needing to taper them with a Dremel to get them started. And even then had to use a flare nut wrench to get them to fully seat with the line inserted.

[VaccaRabite]

Question for the folks who have done this conversion:

1. I have it all buttoned up but curious what the final steps are?
- Just fire it up?
- any testing prior to the first start?
- any prep before starting for the first time again?
- etc...

Do NOT just fire it up.

Key on and build pressure. You want to do this a few times till you start hearing bubbles from the fuel tank or the pump laboring.

Look and FEEL for leaks. Every joint in the fuel system that you have changed is suspect. Including under the tank where its hard to reach and see.

Verify pressure - handy if you have a gauge in line. If you don't have a gauge then its just hope that pressure is correct from the regulator.

And if its been a while, check and make sure you have oil in the engine and such before firing it up.

Zach

[rjames]

I have it mostly sorted out and will button it up today. I will share my thoughts after.

I don't know about you, but the grommets were a real PITA. I ended up needing to taper them with a Dremel to get them started. And even then had to use a flare nut wrench to get them to fully seat with the line inserted.

I just went through this myself as part of a stainless steel fuel line install. I also had to taper them, too. Then while pushing one of the SS lines through the firewall the grommet went through the hole in the tunnel and I spent a decent amount of time trying to fish it out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Ended up installing the grommet after pushing the SS line through.