Fuel Line

What solid fuel line do you use going from the fuel cell to the fuel pump if you don't use flex line? Where do you get it? We had a lean condition at the end of the run. Could have been the flex line collapsing or the shutoff valve partly closed. Didn't hurt anything and don't want it to happen again.

 

we use a radiator hose with a spring in it ..Dave
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we use 1 1/4" aluminum hard line that you can buy at Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
we also use a radiator hose with a spring in it for the bend at the pump. make sure you tape the shutoff open. use a 1/2" wide piece of duct tape....go from the arm around the top fitting....it breaks easily when you hit the fuel shut off lever. hope this helps.
Darren

 

I get my stuff from Race Car Solutions They have alum. lines, bends + hose, # is 1-561-375-6277. Even got all the parts for a custom air intake for the turbo on the truck Good luck , Don

 

Aluminum tubing should be anodized.
Titan SW369 rubber hose for connections.
Dual helix wire, smooth ID, 4" bend radius, and it lasts forever.
Leave hose long enough for two hose clamps.

 

I bought my aluminum tubing from Wag-Aero.

Also check out this fuel shutoff cable from Aircraft Spruce. In my opinion it is better than duct tape.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/a1860.php

 

another tape alternative http://fuelinjectionent.com/webstore/product_info.php?products_id=154 but that cable looked great

 

And don't forget the vent size if you may have had hose collapse problems, even though a good hose will probably not collapse piston skirts may

 

you can also get it from mckinney corp. and connect it with two pieces of straight radiator hose 1-1/4

 

that looks like a pretty neat deal there....until something goes wrong and you have to find that button in a hurry. in my opinion i like things as simple as possible....so i'm sticking with the tape
just my 2 cents
Darren

 

I ordered one of Spuds over-center spring deals. 110% required equipment in my opinion. Works great, no need for tape now!

 

In my opinion tape is far less reliable and more of a liability then the little button. I have been using it for 4 years and no problems. FYI, Pushing it off is easier than you think.

 

everyone has a preference.....i'm glad to hear it's working for you.
Darren