Sick and tired of my fuel line!!!

opelwasp · 12-01-2007

I am going to yank it all out and replace it with 3/8" braided stainless. I need to know the size and thread pitch of the original hole on the stock GT tank. I am going to adapt a AN-6 90* fitting to its place and run the braided all the way up to the carb.

Manta Rallier · 12-01-2007

Consider strongly using the Teflon lined braided hose, not the rubber lined. Rubber lined has the problem of not being inspectable for cracking, and for having pin-holes from time to time. Even off the shelf, you can't tell if the hose is old and cracked. And the rubber lined hose does not have good longevity. In tech inspecting rally cars, I run into gas smell problems all the time; it's ususally pinholes in the braided rubber lines that can't be found. Teflon fittings are different than for rubber (as you probably know).

Regards,
Mark B.

opelwasp · 12-05-2007

Thanks for the tip, but I still need to know the size and thread of the hole.

soybean · 12-05-2007

Wasp, have a look at this post. It may help.http://www.opelgt.com/forums/122674-post3.html
Jarrell

opelwasp · 12-11-2007

Well I just ordered that Mocal part from batinc.net great people to buy from, very nice.

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opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	Thanks for the tip, but I still need to know the size and thread of the hole. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Wasp, have a look at this post. It may help.http://www.opelgt.com/forums/122674-post3.html Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

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opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	Well I just ordered that Mocal part from batinc.net great people to buy from, very nice. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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Manta Rallier Opeler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Afton VA Posts: 152	Consider strongly using the Teflon lined braided hose, not the rubber lined. Rubber lined has the problem of not being inspectable for cracking, and for having pin-holes from time to time. Even off the shelf, you can't tell if the hose is old and cracked. And the rubber lined hose does not have good longevity. In tech inspecting rally cars, I run into gas smell problems all the time; it's ususally pinholes in the braided rubber lines that can't be found. Teflon fittings are different than for rubber (as you probably know). Regards, Mark B.

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