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Just received my new pipe and noticed there wasn't a pressure fitting for the fuel line to the tank. The pipe is not two pieces therefore I can't use a locknut to tighten down unless its at the very end of the pipe.

Do you guys have any suggestions? Does placement of the fitting matter?...
 
Hey man what kind of pipe do you have. If it appears not to have one than it is most likely something this is inconspicuous. Having a pipe and a link to it would help.
 
I guess pressure fittings are a matter of preference. Any of the pipes I have that dont have one, I never use one. Only if the pipe comes with one will I use it.

What I do, is mark the fuel tubing about 3/4 to 1 inch above the end with a permanent marker. This way you can be certain how much fuel line you have shoved in the pipe.

All of my onroad pipes for my NTC3 as well as the pipes for my Adam Drake are setup this way with no problems.
 
Error and I were just modifying a pipe and talked extensivly about the location of the pressure fitting. We game to the conclusion that our best bet for out application is before then ens of the first chamber inside the pipe.
 
My guess would be that it keeps a tighter seal. Especially if you zip tie it on the pressure fitting. But the one that is linked above won't work for this guy. His pipe doesn't come apart, so there isn't anyway to install it.

I just use a normal self tapper and jb-weld it on. Just make sure to scuff up the surface before applying the jb or it doesn't stick very well.
 
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Why can you not install? Just drill a hole where you want the fitting get a small piece of wire and fix the fitting on the end by slightly tweeking the wire. Next just fish it to the new hole (via the exhaust entrance) stick it through and spin your nut on...your done...no more jb weld and no more leaks. If you can open a car door with a hanger you can do this :) If your fitting is loose enough your engine will run hotter especially if your tank is half full or less. The more gas you burn the more pressure it takes to push fuel to your carb. If you spend alot of time running to flip your rig back over you will notice it idles a lot longer upside down. Also with a leak in your pressure line your fuel tank will hold foam longer which will be passed to the carb somewhat. This will bump your temps up as well.
 
I find I am less likely to get 'poop' back through my flipped rides if there isnt a pressure fitting and have yet to have it back out. And I drive hard.

But yes, you can in fact use thin copper wire and get the other half of the pressure fitting into the hole from the inside. Take some patience. I've done it once, but didnt like the fit when the nut went on, I still would have had to use the JB weld, and at that time was too lazy to do it.

Not to mention, I still havent had a need for it. My fuel line fits rather 'snug' in the pipes that are setup in this style.

Unless of course the hole is toooo big, then you dont really have a choice unless you feel like screwing with multiple tubing sizes which in and of itself would suck.

I guess I could chalk me not doing it up to laziness.
 

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