Fuel line fitting to gas tank, Fuel line fitting to gas tank no longer available |
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Fuel line fitting to gas tank, Fuel line fitting to gas tank no longer available |
growler |
Feb 23 2021, 02:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-August 17 From: Cheshire Ct Member No.: 21,361 Region Association: None |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternatives with a new tank?
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Jamie |
Feb 23 2021, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,057 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternatives with a new tank? Wasn't there a recent post that these parts are now available from Auto Atlanta? |
mepstein |
Feb 23 2021, 03:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternatives with a new tank? Wasn't there a recent post that these parts are now available from Auto Atlanta? Yes and plenty of used stuff from parted cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
growler |
Feb 23 2021, 04:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-August 17 From: Cheshire Ct Member No.: 21,361 Region Association: None |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternatives with a new tank? Wasn't there a recent post that these parts are now available from Auto Atlanta? Yes and plenty of used stuff from parted cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Thanks, last time I checked Auto Atlanta they seemed to have the parts I need are on backorder. I will give them a call, maybe backorder isn't forever. Thanks for the help I am sure this won't be the last issue I have to work through. |
bdstone914 |
Feb 23 2021, 07:50 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternativ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) es with a new tank? @growler You can tap the inside of the threaded nipples to 1/4 pipe thread and install an AN 6 x 1/4 pipe and have a better gasketless setup. You will need an external filter. |
growler |
Feb 24 2021, 08:36 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-August 17 From: Cheshire Ct Member No.: 21,361 Region Association: None |
Hello I am a newbie of sorts back at trying to put my 914 back together. I am working on the fuel system and have a new gas line from Tangerine installed in tunnel. I have twin carbs so I don’t need a return line. I am going to purchase a new tank but I see that the nuts and supply tubes are no longer available. I don’t have these parts? I am not a big fan of the tank connections anyway and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on alternativ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) es with a new tank? @growler You can tap the inside of the threaded nipples to 1/4 pipe thread and install an AN 6 x 1/4 pipe and have a better gasketless setup. You will need an external filter. Hi bdstone914, thanks for the suggestion 1/4" pipe thread that sounds like a great solution. Will get new filter and figure out mounting the fuel pump correctly as it is flailing around right now.I have a late 74 and my fuel pump has a small factory cut out on of front fuel tank divider. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 24 2021, 10:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes we are in the process of making both fittings and rerunning the two nuts. the fittings will be in stainless and the nuts as they were originally in aluminum. I had asked Chris Foley if he wanted to make them as a compliment to his stainless tunnel line set but said he was way too busy and gave us the go ahead. There are actually three different short pipes, the difference being the delivery line smaller on the 75 76 models
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Steve |
Feb 24 2021, 04:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,687 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Claudes Buggies sells an AN fitting that fits our tanks. I just added a 90 degree barb fitting to the fuel line. Very clean.
https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3288.htm Also curious... is this the stock one? https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3190.htm Or this one? https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3189.htm |
9146C |
Feb 24 2021, 04:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 14-September 19 From: US Member No.: 23,460 Region Association: None |
I never did this myself, but I was considering this...an aftermarket fuel petcock for a Harley. 22 mm thread with a shut off valve (a nice to have for fuel filter changes).
Just a thought...I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get my fat hand through the inspection port to close the valve in the future! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) https://www.billetproofdesign.com/sifton-22...-part-62168-81/ |
growler |
Feb 27 2021, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-August 17 From: Cheshire Ct Member No.: 21,361 Region Association: None |
Claudes Buggies sells an AN fitting that fits our tanks. I just added a 90 degree barb fitting to the fuel line. Very clean. https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3288.htm Also curious... is this the stock one? https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3190.htm Or this one? https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3189.htm Hi thanks for the heads up on tank fittings. This looks perfect for my application.java script:emoticon(':Qarl:','smid_7') |
growler |
Feb 27 2021, 12:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-August 17 From: Cheshire Ct Member No.: 21,361 Region Association: None |
yes we are in the process of making both fittings and rerunning the two nuts. the fittings will be in stainless and the nuts as they were originally in aluminum. I had asked Chris Foley if he wanted to make them as a compliment to his stainless tunnel line set but said he was way too busy and gave us the go ahead. There are actually three different short pipes, the difference being the delivery line smaller on the 75 76 models Hi,Thank you for the update. Sounds like the upgrade to SS should be a game changer in solving problems with this fitting. Hopefully getting new tank next week. |
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