I just stopped at 2 boat dealerships looking for a quick disconnect for our gas tank crossover. Neither one had what I was looking for. They have one side thats 3/8 but the other side which normally screws into the motor is 5/16. That side had threads and barbed for a hose. I would appreciate if someone could clarify exactly what you guys are useing.
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Wag,
I have an 02' 350. I used a 5/16" kit from JP Cycles Part # 720-662.
$41.99. They also have a Stainless Steel Braided kit, but it looks like it's pre-cut, and I don't know if it would be long enough for our tanks. Plus they're twice as much. I haven't had any problem (fuel flow wise) using the 5/16th instead of 3/8ths, except for being a bit harder to push on the tank nipples. It's black rubber and you really can't see it anyway, plus you cut the hose to fit. I put the disconnect on the right side. Easier to get at. Web site is www.jpcycles.com
Hope this helps!
I have an 02' 350. I used a 5/16" kit from JP Cycles Part # 720-662.
$41.99. They also have a Stainless Steel Braided kit, but it looks like it's pre-cut, and I don't know if it would be long enough for our tanks. Plus they're twice as much. I haven't had any problem (fuel flow wise) using the 5/16th instead of 3/8ths, except for being a bit harder to push on the tank nipples. It's black rubber and you really can't see it anyway, plus you cut the hose to fit. I put the disconnect on the right side. Easier to get at. Web site is www.jpcycles.com
Hope this helps!
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Thanks Don, I was looking at those in Dennis Kirk, a local company that sells the same as JP. They have them but I didn't know if they would work cause it's been mentioned on the V8 site before how some have been useing something from boat accessories as I described before.
Thanks Don, I was looking at those in Dennis Kirk, a local company that sells the same as JP. They have them but I didn't know if they would work cause it's been mentioned on the V8 site before how some have been useing something from boat accessories as I described before.
Wag,
Try this if you're interested. Might do the trick! Scroll down towards the bottom of the page at their website.
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/miscpages/fuel.html
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Try this if you're interested. Might do the trick! Scroll down towards the bottom of the page at their website.
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/miscpages/fuel.html
I went to the local Boat shop and told them what I wanted in chrome. They had to order them but had it in a couple of days. That is for a 3/8 hose. I know that Neil has the number for the parts so if you can get a hold of him he will help you.
Adrian
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Wag,
I'm looking for a cross over quick disconnect, too. It's a hard to find
part over here. Various German manufacturers make them, but all
I found have a "stop" on one side only.
I like the stainless quick disconnect fittings from EZ-FLOW. This is their homepage:
http://www.e-z-flow.com/
Loaf
I'm looking for a cross over quick disconnect, too. It's a hard to find
part over here. Various German manufacturers make them, but all
I found have a "stop" on one side only.
I like the stainless quick disconnect fittings from EZ-FLOW. This is their homepage:
http://www.e-z-flow.com/
Loaf
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Adrian said:
Adrian,
Sounds interesting..how much did you paid for the chrome unit?
Loaf
I have the EZFLOW disconnect but in the black plastic. I also carry the siphone hose hook up in case somebody needs gas and it also works good for draining your tank when necessary. I've had some bad experiences with braided hose's and cables . They look good but they grind thru any thing they touch against like wires , paint etc.
Here are the parts numbers for the stainless/steel quick disconnect (fuel).This is from Neal
male part number is 240130 model # 492 TFC and the female is 240120, model # 491 TMC. Cost is $30.98 for the pair. The mfg is Tempo and work great. I have 2 sets and sure saves time.
Adrian
male part number is 240130 model # 492 TFC and the female is 240120, model # 491 TMC. Cost is $30.98 for the pair. The mfg is Tempo and work great. I have 2 sets and sure saves time.
Adrian
I did not use the one that Neil and Adrian has but came across this one one day while online and tried it out. Seems to work just fine.
https://www.smallparts.com/products/des ... s/2170.cfm
Chris
https://www.smallparts.com/products/des ... s/2170.cfm
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Adrian,Adrian said:
I just searched the net for pictures of your fittings to see how they look like.
I found them here:
http://www.boatfix.com/catalog/36803474.pdf
Just one more question- do both fittings (male and female) have the stop feature? And did you scew the male side directly in your tank?
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Wag, I like the fittings from smallparts. But I miss the add "fuel resistant"
on their page. They talk only about fluid. I was told only very few of these
couplings are fuel resistant. I don't know their seal material Buna-N. Is
it fuel resistant? Did you asked them?
We've got very nice hydraulic fittings at work- both sides have a stop,
and they look like $100 each. But when I asked the manufacturer about
the seals, I got the answer that they wouldn't resist fuel longer than a couple of days.
Loaf
on their page. They talk only about fluid. I was told only very few of these
couplings are fuel resistant. I don't know their seal material Buna-N. Is
it fuel resistant? Did you asked them?
We've got very nice hydraulic fittings at work- both sides have a stop,
and they look like $100 each. But when I asked the manufacturer about
the seals, I got the answer that they wouldn't resist fuel longer than a couple of days.
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Re: RE:
Imagine what happens if these seals begin to leak. 9 gallons of fuel
in your garage's floor in best case. While riding you would have an instant
bomb between your legs. Fuel all over the hot engine, and the
tank leads it directly to the distributor....oh, and you can't do
anything against the leaking fuel except watching it until
your whole tank is drained. No petcock to close....
I wouldn't buy any fuel disconnect if the manufacturer isn't 100% sure to the (long time) fuel resistance thing.
Loaf
You're right. But I just wanted to remind to this important thing.Wag said:
Imagine what happens if these seals begin to leak. 9 gallons of fuel
in your garage's floor in best case. While riding you would have an instant
bomb between your legs. Fuel all over the hot engine, and the
tank leads it directly to the distributor....oh, and you can't do
anything against the leaking fuel except watching it until
your whole tank is drained. No petcock to close....
I wouldn't buy any fuel disconnect if the manufacturer isn't 100% sure to the (long time) fuel resistance thing.
Loaf
Just one more question- do both fittings (male and female) have the stop feature? And did you scew the male side directly in your tank?
Loaf[/quote]
They both stop the fuel and work great. Also using 3/8 hose bibs will flow the max amount fuel. They are for fuel. I screwed the male into the right side of the tank. It's a little easier to get to on that side.
Adrian
Loaf[/quote]
They both stop the fuel and work great. Also using 3/8 hose bibs will flow the max amount fuel. They are for fuel. I screwed the male into the right side of the tank. It's a little easier to get to on that side.
Adrian
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Wag, that's exactly what I was told, too. I've had them on for about 6 months between both bikes and no leaks. Both sides have a stop and I put it right in the middle of the hose but need to change it to one side or the other on the big block. It is a little tough getting my hands in there to put it together which defeats the purpose kind of. It was easier on the small block.
Chris
Wag, that's exactly what I was told, too. I've had them on for about 6 months between both bikes and no leaks. Both sides have a stop and I put it right in the middle of the hose but need to change it to one side or the other on the big block. It is a little tough getting my hands in there to put it together which defeats the purpose kind of. It was easier on the small block.
Chris
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