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Hotrodvw
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Posts: 492
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #30 on:
September 22, 2008, 02:49:21 am »
My beef w/ the CB pump is you're stuck with hose bibs.....not threaded connections. I am anti-clamp.
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louisb
Hero Member
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #31 on:
September 23, 2008, 03:06:16 am »
Hard line install is going well. Anyone have a good, cheap, way to test it for leaks when I am done?
--louis
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Hotrodvw
Sr. Member
Posts: 492
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #32 on:
September 23, 2008, 04:55:22 am »
Use an AN/JIC cap on one end, and a female JIC/AN x female pipe adapter with a quick coupler nipple in the other end. Then you can pressurize it w/ your air compressor.
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louisb
Hero Member
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #33 on:
September 23, 2008, 05:01:14 am »
Quote from: Hotrodvw on September 23, 2008, 04:55:22 am
Use an AN/JIC cap on one end, and a female JIC/AN x female pipe adapter with a quick coupler nipple in the other end. Then you can pressurize it w/ your air compressor.
Thanks man. I seem to remember you sent me a AN/JIC cap with my fittings.
Thanks,
--louis
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Hotrodvw
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Posts: 492
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #34 on:
September 23, 2008, 05:03:23 am »
If you need more, just HOLLA!
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drgouk
Hero Member
Posts: 512
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #35 on:
September 24, 2008, 11:29:25 am »
Quote from: danny gabbard on September 19, 2008, 00:14:09 am
A little something I did to my 62,bulkhead fittings on both ends for hardlines
Hi Danny,
I really like what you have done with the bottom of the tunnel. Can you provide me with some more info on how you went about it and maybe some more pics?
Thanks
David Gouk
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ian c
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Posts: 1156
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #36 on:
September 24, 2008, 14:09:36 pm »
exactly what i said david
i'll pm you the info danny gave me
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drgouk
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Posts: 512
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #37 on:
September 24, 2008, 19:38:14 pm »
That would be great Ian.
Thanks
David Gouk
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Deanodynosaurs
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Posts: 434
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #38 on:
October 01, 2008, 15:15:03 pm »
Quote from: SteveW on September 18, 2008, 21:43:10 pm
Steve
Hi Steve! I really like this! A really good idea!
I have thought quite a bit about the best way to run lines thorugh the tunnel, and this seems like a good practical solution which also allows for easy attachment of hoses both outside and inside the tunnel!
Dude
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Deanodynosaurs
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #39 on:
October 01, 2008, 15:26:15 pm »
While were on the subject of running fuel lines, I was just wondering about the best way to secure fuel lines run through the tunnel?
I plan to put mine through the tunnel, but have concerns about just letting it sit on the tunnel plate, as I'm worried about them wearing through or fouling on say the shift rod, or pedal shaft etc. I know in the ideal world the best thing to do is remove the bottom plate, as has danny gabbard (amazing job dude!
), and run the lines through securing brackets, but has anybody secured the line in a less invasive way?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Dude
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louisb
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #40 on:
October 01, 2008, 16:16:12 pm »
It is probably cheesy but I plan to zip tie mine to the old fuel line.
--louis
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Deanodynosaurs
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Posts: 434
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #41 on:
October 01, 2008, 16:23:54 pm »
Quote from: louisb on October 01, 2008, 16:16:12 pm
It is probably cheesy but I plan to zip tie mine to the old fuel line.
--louis
Good idea, but how are you going to get into the tunnel to actually do that?
Dude
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louisb
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #42 on:
October 01, 2008, 16:30:07 pm »
Check the pics down the page:
http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,5840.30.html
--louis
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Harry/FDK
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #43 on:
October 01, 2008, 16:45:36 pm »
Sorry to get off-topic, but Steve are you converting to IRS yourself ? Did you use a jig ?
Thanks,
Harry
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Deanodynosaurs
Sr. Member
Posts: 434
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #44 on:
October 01, 2008, 17:02:25 pm »
Quote from: louisb on October 01, 2008, 16:30:07 pm
Check the pics down the page:
http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,5840.30.html
--louis
Wow! amazing job on the spine louis!
Although i might not go for permenant inspection covers, i might cut holes out to attach the fuel line and then weld them back in.
Cheers for the inspiration.
Dude
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Last Edit: October 01, 2008, 17:21:32 pm by Deanodynosaurs
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louisb
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #45 on:
October 01, 2008, 17:05:40 pm »
Just to give props where it is due, I stole that idea from Deano's pan building article in HVWs. I am not smart enough to come up with an idea like that on my own.
--louis
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danny gabbard
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #46 on:
October 01, 2008, 17:16:42 pm »
Hey david ,It was a little work. But worth the effort. First I drilled out the spot welds and being careful not to go through all the layers. Then take a thin cutting wheel on dy-grinder and cut the ends,now the fun part getting the center off the pan. Then straighten edges of the center of pan so that it lays flat again. I took 1/8 by 5/8 flat cold roll strap and drilled and counter sunk holes and then welded to edges of center of pan. now locate back on pan,clamp into location and tranfer punch holes and drill. now as far as hardware, I used aircraft nut plates that crush rivet to pan. For mounting center back on. hopefully this helps and if any question fill free to ask. sorry louis for jumping into your post.
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louisb
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #47 on:
October 01, 2008, 17:20:54 pm »
NP Danny. Your insight is always welcome.
--louis
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Louis Brooks
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Adele AW
Sr. Member
Posts: 434
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #48 on:
October 01, 2008, 23:21:36 pm »
Quote from: FDK/Hurry on October 01, 2008, 16:45:36 pm
Sorry to get off-topic, but Steve are you converting to IRS yourself ? Did you use a jig ?
Thanks,
Harry
Hi Harry, No I didn't do it myself, one of my good friends Wayne Allman at Intergalactic Custom Shop did it for me, he was the man responsible for the fuel lines too. I would guess he uses a jig, I didn't ask though as if you have seen his work you don't have to!
The brackets I supplied though he had to completely modify as they just didn't fit so bear that in mind if you do it yourself!
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Neil Davies
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #49 on:
October 02, 2008, 11:22:15 am »
Quote from: Deanodynosaurs on October 01, 2008, 17:02:25 pm
Although i might not go for permenant inspection covers, i might cut holes out to attach the fuel line and then weld them back in.
Dude, my NOS pan has holes cut in it which i'm going to keep as inspection covers - can you imagine the pain of taking an angle grinder to a painted up and completed car to get into the tunnel? My dad had to do that to get into the shift rod bushing on a GP LDV buggy I had years ago - typically it failed a fortnight after we'd finished building it...
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Deanodynosaurs
Sr. Member
Posts: 434
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #50 on:
October 02, 2008, 11:32:26 am »
Quote from: Neil Davies on October 02, 2008, 11:22:15 am
Quote from: Deanodynosaurs on October 01, 2008, 17:02:25 pm
Although i might not go for permenant inspection covers, i might cut holes out to attach the fuel line and then weld them back in.
Dude, my NOS pan has holes cut in it which i'm going to keep as inspection covers - can you imagine the pain of taking an angle grinder to a painted up and completed car to get into the tunnel? My dad had to do that to get into the shift rod bushing on a GP LDV buggy I had years ago - typically it failed a fortnight after we'd finished building it...
Hello Mate!
Long time no speak!
Yeah i know what your saying, but part of me worries about loosing strength in the spine, and also i'm only doing it to fit fuel lines (not sure wether to use braided hose or hard line yet), and tie them up in the tunnel out the way, not a job i plan on doing more than once!
LOL! knowing my luck the hose i put in will probably be holed, and i'll have to open it up loads of times to change it!!
Dude
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Bruce
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Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #51 on:
October 02, 2008, 16:52:33 pm »
Quote from: Deanodynosaurs on October 02, 2008, 11:32:26 am
(not sure wether to use braided hose or hard line yet), and tie them up in the tunnel out the way,
Braided hose does NOT last forever. A hard line will outlive you.
When I installed dual fuel lines into a 74 tunnel, I used really long zip ties and some long hemostats. You can install them around the fuel lines and zip them together with your hands completely outside the tunnel through all the existing holes. Once they are in place, you can slide them up and down the tunnel away from where you installed them. You've got the hole in the front of the tunnel to work through, the pedal hole, shifter hole, e-brake hole and rear inspection hole. I think I got about a dozen in there. Tie them to the other tubes too.
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drgouk
Hero Member
Posts: 512
Re: Hard Fuel Line Install
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Reply #52 on:
October 04, 2008, 18:00:16 pm »
Quote from: danny gabbard on October 01, 2008, 17:16:42 pm
Hey david ,It was a little work. But worth the effort. First I drilled out the spot welds and being careful not to go through all the layers. Then take a thin cutting wheel on dy-grinder and cut the ends,now the fun part getting the center off the pan. Then straighten edges of the center of pan so that it lays flat again. I took 1/8 by 5/8 flat cold roll strap and drilled and counter sunk holes and then welded to edges of center of pan. now locate back on pan,clamp into location and tranfer punch holes and drill. now as far as hardware, I used aircraft nut plates that crush rivet to pan. For mounting center back on. hopefully this helps and if any question fill free to ask. sorry louis for jumping into your post.
Thanks Danny for the information, I appreciate it.
David Gouk
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