hey guys, i was wonderin how i could hook my tank straight to my carbs, see if the fuel starvation thing would go away then i no what it is.. Would this hurt anything??? And how do ya do it with the 2 hoses from tank but only one going to the carbs now??? Thanks
You can do what you've suggested with a "Y" or a Tee. But, when the float valves fail...you'll have fuel in your oil. Last time I checked, fuel didn't lubricate as well as oil.
My bike runs with a single fuel line from the tank. It attaches to the reserve and the other connection is capped. I have a quick disconnect (with check valve) between the tank and carbs, so I shut the fuel off there. Even when left connected I have not had a problem. Someday I will get a Pingle to make shutting it off easier.
If I get a Pingel Petcock with reserve and run straight to the carbs, do I still need a quick disconnect? Or just the Pingel? Sorry if this seems simple, but I haven't taken off my tank yet.
The disconnect is not needed but makes removing the tank a snap. Less messy too.
Is there a metal version, or just plastic?
I'm not sure that you'd want metal. :dunno: But I'll bet the "plastic" ones are made from some tough stuff:
1/4" Quick Disconnet Coupling (http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=306%2D1229&gift=False&HSLB=False&mscssid=6610B175B0824DFA97E8F48EEAC6CF56)
5/16" Quick Disconnet Coupling (http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=306%2D1230&gift=False&HSLB=False&mscssid=6610B175B0824DFA97E8F48EEAC6CF56)[/list:u]Kinda pricey though. Cheaper source, anyone?
I have only seen them in plastic. I think $15 is pretty reasonable. The only problem I have is the o-ring craps out at times but then I disconnect it more times than most.
Well, after a new tank, a pingel petcock and fuel filter, braided lines, jet kit, and lunchbox, what's another 15 bucks? As long as it won't get brittle and break. I'm not being a smart ass, I'm serious. I'd rather pay another 15 to do things right. I'm accumulating the stuff I need to do it.
Thanks for the link Kerry. I believe we need 1/4 inch, correct?
Not brittle but the o-ring has got pinched before. 1/4" is fine but you may be able to sqeeze the line over a 5/16".
Quote from: junoI believe we need 1/4 inch, correct?
That's kinda up to you, although I would use whatever
dgyver is using.
The stock fuel hose has a nominal inner diameter of 7mm.
1/4" = 6.35mm so it will fit a little looser.
5/16" = 7.94mm so it will fit a little tighter.
You're right. I was thinking of fuel line, which I was advised to get 1/4".
Pingel (//www.pingelonline.com) has the quick disconnects listed for $7.75 on their website. Not sure if that has the check valve in it.