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Petrol Tank Hose

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:08 pm
by Macker2
Evening all,
I have been trying to fit the flexible pipe from the tank outlet to the pump this afternoon, but the nipple on the tank seems a bit big to go down the ID of the tube. Keeps splitting.
I was wandering if there was an adapter on their originally, or is there larger bore tubing available.
Or maybe just a knack to fitting it, it's doin me head in.
Macker

Re: Petrol Tank Hose

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:30 pm
by Dr S
What bore pipe do you have? Fitted mine today with braided 1/4'' hose would have been much easier with the tank on the bench and/or boot lid removed. Shame the blasted fuel pump wouldn't run after wards despite being bench tested at least 10 times...

Re: Petrol Tank Hose

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:31 pm
by Dr S
Oh hot water, fairy and swearing seemed to help.

Re: Petrol Tank Hose

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:48 pm
by Macker2
Thanks,
I have 1/4 bore rubber stainless sheathed pipe. I will have a go at warming it up.
Tried the swearing, maybe wasn't doing it loud enough. :lol:
Interesting that your pump didn't work on the car. I tried mine with a battery charger before I fitted it but haven't tried it on the car yet.
Macker

Re: Petrol Tank Hose

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 7:26 pm
by Dr S
Frustratingly I also tried mine first having rebuilt it. It ran fine on the bench and it's getting power in the right place. Bloomin thing.