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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 ![]() ![]() |
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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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
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 \ the seven/nine step hose |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
yep- a special hose
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Cap'n Krusty ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California ![]() |
While the answer to life, the universe, and all that stuff is "42", the answer to your question is "914 356 525 00", and it's available from Porsche, as well as GPR at (800) 321-5432. The part you need is a 6" +/- piece of hose with one end larger than the other. This is a SAFE and easy way to get from the plastic line to the filter, and the new hose will last for years.
The Cap'n |
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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 ![]() ![]() |
OK, so what is the part number, and is it still available or is
there a repro? (Thanks Captain, we must have been typing at the same time) Thanks, John |
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,681 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
I just bought one of these. it worked great. The cost is very inexpensive compared to the price of the factory style rubber hose.
http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessFuelLines.htm |
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dangrouche ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None ![]() |
i added one of these tubing adaptors and it makes you never have to worry about a step down hose that is expensive and hard to find. thanks Chris at CFR!
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Cap'n Krusty ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California ![]() |
i added one of these tubing adaptors and it makes you never have to worry about a step down hose that is expensive and hard to find. thanks Chris at CFR! So, how much was the tube? I reckon the only place to get that thing is from CFR, while the $20-25 hose is available at any Porsche dealer in the world, although they'll have to order it. And you won't need 2 pieces of hose and 4 hose clamps, either. The Cap'n |
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dangrouche ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None ![]() |
i added one of these tubing adaptors and it makes you never have to worry about a step down hose that is expensive and hard to find. thanks Chris at CFR! So, how much was the tube? I reckon the only place to get that thing is from CFR, while the $20-25 hose is available at any Porsche dealer in the world, although they'll have to order it. And you won't need 2 pieces of hose and 4 hose clamps, either. The Cap'n $10.95 delivered price, yes, have to use two bits of hose and four clamps to join it all together. |
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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 ![]() ![]() |
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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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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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
![]() 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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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,981 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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? 1) Get a filter that has 3/8" ends. 2) Change the fittings on the pump to 3/8". 3) In the engine comp. put a 3/8" fitting on the pressure regulator inlet and a 5/16" fitting on the outlet. If you can do all 3 you won't need any step hoses or adapters. |
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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 ![]() |
![]() 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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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Pipe threads have no place in a fuel system.
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None ![]() |
I also recently faced this issue. After being shamed by the Cap'n and others I decided to do it right. The factory tapered hose is about $25, which seems absurd, but then I remembered all the $ thrown at other parts of the car and it didn's seem so bad. I am sure the hose I replaced, which was still not leaking, was 39 years old. I figure I'll get my money's worth out of the new one and will know I did it right.
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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 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for all the info. How long is the tapered hose? If it is long enough to support my front fuel pump mount then it would be a no brainer. If I have to splice in more tubing then it does not seem as important. John |
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None ![]() |
Not sure I understand what you mean by "front fuel pump mount" but factory tapered hose from plastic tunnel line to filter is 4 3/4" long.
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