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Wits' End
Well, I guess I'm at that point where I need to pull all of the information together on this and finally proceed to get this finished. I have a few questions and of course will rely on the Illuminati to keep my info correct. I have many many projects going on all at the same time but there are constant lulls in between because I am stuck waiting on vendors, or supplies or research or whatever. This happens to be one of those projects that I work on to fill in the time gaps. The other stuff is still happening; the D-Pillar Mount, the Battery Disconnect, the Credit Card Tool, etc.
The end result of this project/mod/potential product will be to accomplish these things:
• Relocate the fuel filter to a far more accessible location
• Relocate the VSV to a far more accessible location
• Mount a fuel filter proxy manifold in the old location
• Have two 1/8" NPT accessible ports to do:
- Fuel siphoning using a no-loss quick disconnect
- Fuel pressure gauge
Most of the details have already been worked out and I'm finally at that stage where I can start designing the mount for the siphon bulkhead, the gauge, the VSV and fuel filter mount.
Why move the fuel filter?
Have you ever replaced it before? Its a complete pain in the ass. Some folks have worked out a way to make it a little easier but its still a pain. But it being hidden it doesn't get changed anywhere near as often as needed.
Why move the VSV?
Have you ever had a PO401 trying to test this thing? Ever had to replace it? Its hell! This gives you a spot in an accessible location to both test and replace.
Why have a fuel pressure gauge?
There are tests for verifying all sorts of things on our trucks. Testing the fuel pressure is not one of them without specialized equipment. I'm looking to eliminate that issue.
Fuel siphon, what the hell?
This isn't my idea. Someone on another thread suggested it and it sounded like a fantastic idea and a perfect opportunity to add it. But, imagine running out of fuel on the trail with other rigs and no one has fuel cans. How do you transfer fuel? If you are using a chainsaw and run out of fuel on the trail, how do you get the fuel out of your 80's tank? You *could* undo the fuel tank drain plug but that SUUUUUUUUCKS. This would allow you to plug in a hose and siphon fuel using your truck's own fuel pump.
As I detail all of this the idea I am of course looking for as much feedback as I can. I'd like to continue moving forward with this if I can and posting this info will help.
The general idea with the fuel filter relocation. Everything else just goes around it:
The proxy manifold has been in development for awhile now and is getting really close:
The Timecerts were fitted to get the fuel supply banjo fittings to be utilized:
The Aeroquip AN fittings were pressure tested for higher pressure than the fuel filter, even the Supra Turbo one, can produce:
The end result of this project/mod/potential product will be to accomplish these things:
• Relocate the fuel filter to a far more accessible location
• Relocate the VSV to a far more accessible location
• Mount a fuel filter proxy manifold in the old location
• Have two 1/8" NPT accessible ports to do:
- Fuel siphoning using a no-loss quick disconnect
- Fuel pressure gauge
Most of the details have already been worked out and I'm finally at that stage where I can start designing the mount for the siphon bulkhead, the gauge, the VSV and fuel filter mount.
Why move the fuel filter?
Have you ever replaced it before? Its a complete pain in the ass. Some folks have worked out a way to make it a little easier but its still a pain. But it being hidden it doesn't get changed anywhere near as often as needed.
Why move the VSV?
Have you ever had a PO401 trying to test this thing? Ever had to replace it? Its hell! This gives you a spot in an accessible location to both test and replace.
Why have a fuel pressure gauge?
There are tests for verifying all sorts of things on our trucks. Testing the fuel pressure is not one of them without specialized equipment. I'm looking to eliminate that issue.
Fuel siphon, what the hell?
This isn't my idea. Someone on another thread suggested it and it sounded like a fantastic idea and a perfect opportunity to add it. But, imagine running out of fuel on the trail with other rigs and no one has fuel cans. How do you transfer fuel? If you are using a chainsaw and run out of fuel on the trail, how do you get the fuel out of your 80's tank? You *could* undo the fuel tank drain plug but that SUUUUUUUUCKS. This would allow you to plug in a hose and siphon fuel using your truck's own fuel pump.
As I detail all of this the idea I am of course looking for as much feedback as I can. I'd like to continue moving forward with this if I can and posting this info will help.
The general idea with the fuel filter relocation. Everything else just goes around it:
The proxy manifold has been in development for awhile now and is getting really close:
The Timecerts were fitted to get the fuel supply banjo fittings to be utilized:
The Aeroquip AN fittings were pressure tested for higher pressure than the fuel filter, even the Supra Turbo one, can produce:
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