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Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 05:59
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I have just changed my fuel line on my ta22 from 6.5mm to 8mm line.
I am having problems changing the fuel pickup line (the first part of the fuel line that screws into tank) as the hole into the tank is only 6.5mm.
What has any else done??
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, Western Australia
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December 2002
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 06:23
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Either use a step down, or run a surge tank to minimise the difference, as I assume you've gone to an efi motor?
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 06:25
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Cut off a square section around the screw in fittings and thrown the whole lot (pick-up and return pipes) into the bin. Welded in a pick-up and return assembly from a GX61 Mark II/Chaser/Soarer/Cressida etc, which has a 12mm pick-up line and a 8mm return line. You will need to find a compatible pick-up assembly for the pipe size you have, or better still, fit an external fuel pump with a 12mm inlet and a 8mm outlet, in between your 8mm pipe and tank.
Cheers,
Mitch.
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 06:27
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CLG,
Can you point me towards a 8mm to 6mm step down in Perth ?
Thanks mate,
Mitch.
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 06:32
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i have changed the 2t for 4agte engine
if i use step up (go from 6.5mm fuel pickup to 12mm vl fuel pump) was there any point in changing fuel line??
I will put in step up and see how she goes
ra23 - go to couplers in malaga ph: 9248 9994 they have get selection of fittings
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 06:57
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| ra23celica wrote on Wed, 07 January 2004 14:27 |
CLG,
Can you point me towards a 8mm to 6mm step down in Perth ?
Thanks mate,
Mitch.
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I recommend and use IHF in Kewdale Road, Welshpool, or you could also try Pirtek, Enzed, or I have also bought them from Auto One (I also recommend Midland Auto One thoroughly!)
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Re: Fuel tank pickup
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Wed, 07 January 2004 07:03
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| sebta22 wrote on Wed, 07 January 2004 14:32 |
i have changed the 2t for 4agte engine
if i use step up (go from 6.5mm fuel pickup to 12mm vl fuel pump) was there any point in changing fuel line??
I will put in step up and see how she goes
ra23 - go to couplers in malaga ph: 9248 9994 they have get selection of fittings
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No, not really - that's the joy of using a surge tank. My surge tank utilises a 1/4" from the lifter pump for no restriction, a 1/2" to the EFI pump for no restriction, a 1/4" for fuel rail return for no restriction, and a 1/4" outlet for no restriction. I have also replaced the fuel feed line to the engine bay with a new 5/16" bundy tube line, and don't use step downs at all. Care must be taken when bending new fuel lines, not to kink them, for not only does it reduce the ID, it will also create a wear point over time, reducing the wall thickness until it starts leaking!
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