[Fot] Fuel system

[Bob Kramer]

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Bob Kramer


On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 2:35 PM robert bownes via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
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> Adel clamps are your friend here. I'm not worried about being overweight,
> so I put one about every 8-10". Same for all the lines, cables, and wires.
>
> On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 12:51 PM ralph hansen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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>> I do not recommend a steel line anywhere on a race car except between
>> carbs - a steel line anywhere in the system could get kinked and split open
>> in a wreck of any kind (things bend and sometimes pop back some)  - I
>> always run a -6 braided line front to back down the tunnel, be sure to
>> leave some extra along the way and mount in a few places, as mentioned
>> elsewhere do not route it between bits that can trap it / never had any
>> failures, no heat issues and never any comments from tech
>>
>> Ralph
>>
>> On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 08:57:20 AM CST, Jack Wheeler via Fot <
>> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>
>> When the mechanical pump failed on my Morgan 4/4 (1600 Ford engine) all
>> of my fellow Morgan owners recommended the Facet electric fuel pump.  I had
>> already had my fuel tank completely cleaned and sealed.  One year later,
>> the Facet pump failed.  I couldn't find any dirt or gunk in the fuel lines
>> or filter.  Perhaps this was a random failure, but this time I used a
>> different fuel pump.
>>
>> That's my experience.
>>
>> Jack
>>
>> On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 02:45:34 AM EST, Joe Boruch via Fot <
>> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>
>> I've been using the Facet cylindrical red top pumps in my TR3 for 20+
>> years.  I also use a Holley fuel pressure regulator.  When I re-plumped my
>> car, after it sat for 10 years, I used the Summit Racing copper-nickel
>> tubing from the cell (in the boot) up to the engine bay.  Added a Summit
>> fuel filter with replaceable screen.  Braided hose (-6) from the filter to
>> the regulator, then to the carb bowls.  Joe(B)
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 07:39:52 PM EST, DENNIS WALJE via Fot <
>> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>
>> Friends
>>
>> I am ready to install fuel system from cell to engine on my 68 GT6 MK1. I
>> would value any leadership:
>>
>> What is best- hard line from pump to engine to engine or braided
>> stainless?
>>
>> Any thoughts on best electric fuel pump?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Dennis Walje
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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