No, I'm gonna use it, just haven't built that "use" yet. It is the black.
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No, I'm gonna use it, just haven't built that "use" yet. It is the black.
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boots4 said:
Right... Gotcha.
I'm gonna have to run 3/8 in steel line off the top of the tank in lieu if entirely flexible line which I'm kinda bummed about. The clearance around the pump is just Sooooo friggin tight. Anyway, for that and pretty much all the lines I have to bend, it just seems better and less headache for me to mock up.
I'll post up how it goes.
I did use gas welding rod to make templates for the more complicated shape brake lines. Even then I did a lot of "adjusting" to make things fit the way I wanted them to. For the rest of the lines it was a combo of measuring and the ol eyeball.
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Don
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Okay.... Next issue...
So I had to bend steel lines to run from the fuel pump on the top of the tank off to the side if the tank. I'm concerned that w/ vibrations over time, the steel lines will fatigue and break if un supported. So how do I support those lines If they are in the middle of the fuel tank? I need a weld on clamp, but I don't know of ones that exist.
Any help please!!!
So I had to bend steel lines to run from the fuel pump on the top of the tank off to the side if the tank. I'm concerned that w/ vibrations over time, the steel lines will fatigue and break if un supported. So how do I support those lines If they are in the middle of the fuel tank? I need a weld on clamp, but I don't know of ones that exist.
Any help please!!!
I don't know if my thought would work or be to darn bulky. But take a piece of short height unistrut weld it on and then insert a unistrut nut w spring and attach a clamp like normal. Unistrut is versital and you can cut and notch to make it stand upright or which ever turned your boat. But again it does take some room and maybe to bulky clunky etc.
After a while the blade loosens up and the cutter starts trying to make a spiral down the tube instead of cutting square.
You still have to use it more then a few times before that happens, question is how often are you going to use it? I have a habit of buying the better quality (more expensive) version of tools and in the end I use them a few times before they start collecting dust. Sometimes the lay unused in their original box on the shelf. Makes me think how often am I going to use it and what is the difference in price and or quality.
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Wow!!!!
Plumbing really sucks!! I thought that with the flex line, it'd be a snap.... Not so much!!!
Plumbing really sucks!! I thought that with the flex line, it'd be a snap.... Not so much!!!
If asthetics aren't a huge issue, you could use a short piece of steel rod maybe 1/8" or 3/16". Cut about two inches flatten the ends for a welding surface and make just enough offset to slide a worm clamp under it.
By the way nice build!
Maybe you can post a pic so we can get a better understanding what your problem is.
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waiting for time said:
You know me man... Pics are comin shortly. It's the soft line more than anything. Just very vulnerable more than hard line would be and concerns me. However, running AN fittings it would cost a small fortune to switch at this point.
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x factor said:
I think I got this issue solved!!! I was looking for a rubber block of sorts. After going to summit and napa, I realized that I could take a 1/2 in rubber pad, cut the dimension I need and punch a hole through it to wrap around the line... Stays in place and the line run is supported.
I think I got this issue solved!!! I was looking for a rubber block of sorts. After going to summit and napa, I realized that I could take a 1/2 in rubber pad, cut the dimension I need and punch a hole through it to wrap around the line... Stays in place and the line run is supported.
Good thinking, I think I get the picture without one.
But knowing you you are always better with words then me, I don't even understand what I put down without pictures so how can anybody else.
On an other note don't forget to make a spiral in the hard lines between the frame and tank so the frame flex won't pull on the fuell line. I know it won't be much but better safe then sorry.
waiting for time said:
Yup. Just like the brake lines coming off of the a master cylinder.
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It's all flex line from the top of the tank to the frame rail.
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chicago said:It's all flex line from the top of the tank to the frame rail.
That is to say, that there was only a short run of hard line. I didn't wanna run and secure hard line off the side of the tank because in the event of fuel pump failure, I would NOT be able to pull the pump from the trap door in the cargo area. Ultimately, defeating ALL of the time and effort I put into running the in tank pump. So with a section of steel, I was able clear the tub better, and the flex line makes the lines somewhat mobile so I can still get the pump out without dropping the tank. That's thinkin!!!!
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Only had a couple hours to work on the rig today...YARD duty.
Here's some pics of how the fule lines are set up.
Ill be getting some of that plastic spiral wrap to wrap the lines in for chafing protection. The other issue, is the clamps...they are 1/2 in clamps, and SOOOOOPER tight fitting....Make for a BITCH to install and remove. Might try a 3/4 in and see if that helps at all.
Here's some pics of how the fule lines are set up.
Ill be getting some of that plastic spiral wrap to wrap the lines in for chafing protection. The other issue, is the clamps...they are 1/2 in clamps, and SOOOOOPER tight fitting....Make for a BITCH to install and remove. Might try a 3/4 in and see if that helps at all.
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some more....
As it turns out, doing that little 1/2 in block on the body mount REALLLLYT HELPED! Glad I did it!
As it turns out, doing that little 1/2 in block on the body mount REALLLLYT HELPED! Glad I did it!
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BTW...The does anyone KNOW...
The TOP fuel line is the feed line, right? I (and locrawlin) guessed that would be the feed because of the larger dia. tubing, leaving the lower line as the return?
Hope that's right. I COULD NOT find ANY info stating which was which!!!
The TOP fuel line is the feed line, right? I (and locrawlin) guessed that would be the feed because of the larger dia. tubing, leaving the lower line as the return?
Hope that's right. I COULD NOT find ANY info stating which was which!!!