[Fot] Fuel system

[robert bownes]

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:

> 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:
>
>
> 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:
>
>
> 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:
>
>
> 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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