Thetom
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 12:20 PM |
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fuel system connections
I think my next job on my build (spire gtr) is going to be sorting out a fuel tank and getting from there to my engine (09 fireblade). Searching
around I have found a fair bit of info on fuel pipes but not a lot on connectors; what do you guys run/what would you recommend? The tank I have been
looking at has either an10 or an8 connectors, what is going to be easiest...or should I be sourcing pumps and filters and ordering the tank to suit
those?
Im off up to autosport later in the week so ill have a mooch about up there and see if there are any bargains knocking around 
Thanks!
Tom
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loggyboy
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 01:01 PM |
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Why not just use flared pipe ends and tubes?
Then get some good quality clamps as discussed here http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=183725
Mistral Motorsport
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renetom
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 05:20 PM |
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Hi
8mm copper pipe or pipes down the tunnel , flex pipe
to pump & engine, just make sure the pipes are fixed with P clips
every 300 & protected against sharp edges for IVA.
also a good idea is to solder olives to the end of the pipes
jubilee clips behind these & the pipes will never blow off.
Where are you based ?
René
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adithorp
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 07:05 PM |
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Don't use "Jubilee" (worm drive) clips on fuel hoses. They don't work well on small diameter hoses as the radius can't
tighten where the worm drive is, causing 2 pinch pionts and can/will cause fuel leaks. They often fail IVA as well for this reason. You need proper
fuel pipe clips.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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doobrychat
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 07:56 PM |
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8mm copper tube with high pressure flexi fuel hose either end.. i use O ear clips rather than jubilee clips.. looks much more professional..
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