This is what I believe is the proper fuel line routing for a Bugeye.
As Dan wrote:
>From the tank the line curves up under the rear axle (transverse) tunnel,
there are metal tabs to hold the line up. When it reaches the front of the
tunnel (to the floor pan), there are a series of clips that hold the line on
top of the stiffening bar "top hat" structure (between this structure and
the sheetmetal floor itself, where it is somewhat protected from rocks and
other things that might damage the line).
At this point I differ with Dan.
The line continues above the lip of the chassis rail all the way to the
front cross member. Turn left with a generous radius and continue resting
on the lip of the cross member to the left chassis rail. Another left turn
(towards the rear of the car) for a short distance, then up behind the left
side motor mount. At this point what follows applies to a car equiped with a
mechanical fuel pump, as original. As the fuel line travels up, at a point
somewhat below the fuel pump intake the fuel line is bent into a horizontal,
1 or 2 loop spirial, (stress relief, same as clutch line) and finially into
the fuel pump. Of course if you have an electrical fuel pump this final
section does not apply. For fuel line to chassis mounting clip see
http://www.ahspares.co.uk/en/products/default.aspx item # 30.
Good luck
Herb
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From: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net]
On Behalf Of Dan Gillitzer
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 6:42 AM
To: daredelvis@gmail.com; spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Bugeye fuel line routing
>From the tank the line curves up under the rear axle (transverse) tunnel,
there are metal tabs to hold the line up. When it reaches the front of the
tunnel (to the floor pan), there are a series of clips that hold the line on
top of the stiffening bar "top hat" structure (between this structure and
the sheetmetal floor itself, where it is somewhat protected from rocks and
other things that might damage the line). It comes out of that position and
crosses to the left side of the car at the front of the transmission tunnel
and then goes forward again at the inside (engine side) of the left frame
rail. It curves upwards just forward of the left engine mount bracket and is
held in place by a metal "P" clip which goes around the line and is secured
by the front bolt of the engine mount bracket.
Dan G
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