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pomey
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18RG fuel line concerns Wed, 31 August 2005 08:16 Go to next message
Hello modders,

I have a minor issue with connecting the fuel lines. As i'm sure you all know the fuel lines from the fuel pump to carby come very close to the distributor.

To my knowledge 'Fuel and Spark (from dizzy) means BANG!!!

My solution is to use the steal piping from the existing fuel lines whilst in close proximity to the dizzy then finish off with flexible lines.

Has anyone else had these concerns and also, is there a better way of doing this. Just out of interest, i'll be using webers.

Cheers, Pomey!
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TA-022
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Wed, 31 August 2005 10:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
never had an issue.... and my motor wasnt "well kept" before i got it.

havent had an issue but at the same time i can see your concerns.

split hose or a bad clamp will result the same near anything on that side so i don't think it would make a huge difference.

but like they say every little bit counts.
probably best to minimise the number of joins in the fuel tract for best results.

Cheers

Nathan
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Norbie
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Wed, 31 August 2005 11:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
As long as the fuel is inside the fuel lines (ie they're in good condition, not old and brittle) there is no danger. Fire requires both fuel and oxygen; there is no oxygen in the fuel lines hence no fire.
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Wed, 31 August 2005 21:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i think he's more concerned about IF the is a fuel line split more than anything else.

and i gotta say im starting to wonder myself. Rolling Eyes
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Norbie
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Wed, 31 August 2005 23:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If a fuel line splits inside the engine bay you're pretty much screwed no matter what. The fact that it's close to the distributor makes SFA difference.
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pomey
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Thu, 01 September 2005 07:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Thanx guys,

I guess even though it may cause a problem, the fact that no-one has had any probs gives some comfort. I'll make sure the bonnet is closed and a fire extinguisher is handy on start up!

I'm sure i'll come across more obstacles so look out for new threads. I do my best to work things out but i am a beginner.

Cheers, Pomey!
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Thu, 01 September 2005 08:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
no worries man.

thats what this place is all about Very Happy

we all started as noobs Surprised
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jeffro RA28
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Thu, 01 September 2005 09:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I am restoring my ra28 close to show condition and have thought about using speedflow braided fuel lines for all of them. Even replace the steel lines with them. Maybe if u were concernd about it u should try using speedflow braded lines. You have to make them to correct length etc and may have to solder some connections to ur carburetor. Just a thought
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Mr DOHC
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Re: 18RG fuel line concerns Thu, 01 September 2005 22:07 Go to previous message
or use hi pressure EFI hoses
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