Twenty years ago in Texas (think 100 degree summer days), after removing
the unused manifold water jacket and fuel return hoses, I chose to
re-route the fuel line in front of the radiator, tucked into the
U-channel of the radiator support, then aft, tipping the banjo fittings
to route the hose outboard of the Solexes, precisely to keep the fuel
line away from engine and manifold heat. Even though I'm unaware of any
fuel fire ever having been reported on these cars, the stock fuel line
and banjo fittings sitting over the top of the exhaust manifold is none
too swift, IMHO.
- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex
Pete Peters wrote:
>I have seen several pics where the fuel line was routed around the front of
>the radiator. Mine is that way from a PO. Not sure about any
>advantage/disadvantage to doing it. I personally find it odd looking and
>plan to reroute it correctly someday.
>
>>From the parts manual (this one conveniently at Gordon Glasgow's Garage
>website):
>
><http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/11A-2.gif>
>
> ` ___ '
>Pete - (O o) -
>----------------------ooO--(_)--Ooo---------
>Lake Forest Park, WA
>1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of roadster68
>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 12:59 PM
>To: 'Datsun-Roadsters@Autox. Team. Net'
>Subject: Fuel line route - '68 2000cc
>
>
>I have decided to convert a prior owner's electric fuel pump back to the
>original mechanical one. I do not know where the line should go to get to
>the carbs on the other side of engine. Someone a while back also suggested
>taking the fuel line ( I assume it is rubber from the pump outlet to the
>carb tie-in) around the front of the radiator to keep away from the engine
>heat. Any merit to this?
>
>I wonder if someone can direct me to an engine compartment photo covering
>this part.
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