autoluke Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 In order to connect the various gas line fittings on my fuel pump bypass system , it will require a total of twelve barb fittings with hose clamps..will this create a problem when used with a low pressure line ?Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 No disrespect meant but that sounds like a fire waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoluke Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 TexRivNo offense taken...thank you for suggesting this danger, although the electric pump is mounted along the frame, and well aft of the engine compartment. As an alternative I am considering "hard" lines with only a few hoses where necessary. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 The only hose should be to allow for movement between the engine and the frame. Everything else should be hard lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 The only hose should be to allow for movement between the engine and the frame. Everything else should be hard lines.Hard is good, however my 57 Buick uses rubber fuel line from the tank almost to the engine. It's run along the right outside frame rail and is secured with clips. But I agree multiples of barb fittings isn't so good.........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I reviewed you previous posts and found your vacuum tank problem, perhaps you are over-engineering the system.First I suggest removing the filter element in your glass bowl filter unit if you haven't already. This presents a restriction to flow and makes it harder for the vacuum tank to fill ( there may also be a fllter in the vacuum tank inlet). The unit can stay but just act as a sediment bowl. A short standpipe in the storage tank will do the same thing. If your storage tank has a removable outlet fitting, a 2" tube up into the tank will keep the flakes in the tank and only clean gas flowing out. This may be enough to relieve your problem.If not, second.. Install a T in the gas line very near the storage tank and another at inlet to the vacuum tank. Connect the 2 Ts with fuel pump of your choice in the new line, no check valve needed or wanted. A push button switch will allow operation when need but not be forgotten and left on. The fuel pump will indeed be pumping in a circle! Lots of flow and little pressure to the vacuum tank, just what is needed.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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