fuel cell or modify gas tank?

BlueMonster65

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in order to add a procharger to my 65 i need to install a return line to the gas tank and increase the line size to 1/2". i was thinking about modifying the spare sending unit that i have like some people have mentioned however i have been to four auto parts stores and none have 1/2" steel tubing any suggestions? or do i bite the bullet and fabricate a fuel cell which would be safer anyway. no way am i shelling out 1g for one of those fuel safe ones though, i'll use a RCI or jegs and unfortunately pop the trunk to fill it.

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Call around to different welders, radiator or machine shops & see who will weld on the necessary line you need. Should be easy & cheap. I had a Fuel Safe on my road racer & it was sweet.

 

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It doesn't matter what kind of fuel tank you use if you can't find 1/2" return line, does it? Or would you not have to use a return line if you use a fuel cell?

 

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Ronstang

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When running 1/2" fuel line you usually either run braided stainless hose or solid aluminum tubing which can be forund here:

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=aluminum+fuel+line on page 4 and page 5, and the least expensive Summit brand on page 6

I have used this stuff and it is easy to flare and install because it bends so easily to fit any contour. It is also safe so there are no worries.

 

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let's tear up golfcourses and build race tracks!

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if you can spend the cash for a blower, step up and buy some safety as well

 

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You sure it is 1/2" and not 1/4"? 1/2" inch seems like overkill to me.

Check out the fuel cell cages from http://www.deltabaymustang.com/ in the high performance section for an alternative mounting option.

 

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I'm planning a blow thru turbo and will do something similar to this. http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21243 Pick up and return.

 

BlueMonster65

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i can weld pretty good.
-8an or 1/2" is required
1/2" is only req. for the sending unit
i know where to buy -8an and fittings that is not the problem.
problem is need steel line for the sending unit because aluminum cannot be welded to steel.

thanks brianj5600 thats what i'm trying to do, now i just need to locate the steel lines

 

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DO YOU HAVE A FUEL DRIAN ON YOUR TANK, MY 66 HAS A DRIAN AND I HAVE SEEN SOME PEOPLE RUN THE RETURN LINE TO THE DRAIN. IT IS ON THE PASS SIDE FORWARD CORNER. IF NOT UPGRADING TO A AFTERMARKET TANK WITH A DRAIN MIGHT BE 100 TO 150 BUCKS. MIGHT BE THE WAY TO GO.. NOT TO MENTION MESSING UP A SENDER...

 

BlueMonster65

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found a shop that can modify the sending unit, also discovered i have 1/2" tube in my garage. and that home depot sells AN style fittings and steel tubing. so looks like i'll try to modify the sending unit.