Harpo
Jan 6 2013, 11:56 AM
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
Trekkor
Jan 6 2013, 12:26 PM
I removed the fitting from the tank, flattened the end and welded it.
Bolt it back on.
Done!
KT
TheCabinetmaker
Jan 6 2013, 12:28 PM
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.
quadracerx
Jan 6 2013, 01:02 PM
I cant remember the actual size and thread, but you could buy a "cap type fitting" and plug it at the tank.
ConeDodger
Jan 6 2013, 01:04 PM
I used the Trekkor method. Pinch, braze, try to blow through it to make sure it is sealed and you're good to go...
Krieger
Jan 6 2013, 07:50 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.
ThePaintedMan
Jan 6 2013, 07:53 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.

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.
VaccaRabite
Jan 6 2013, 08:39 PM
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.

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.

did mine the same way. GLAD I did, as I will be using the return line again.
Zach
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