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Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:56 am

I have some AN6 line and would like to utilize it for fuel line, now most fuel line is AN4 what if any adverse results would occur if I used the larger line? Dual Kadrons 1776 :?: Thank You

Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:04 am

Cptn. Calzone wrote: I have some AN6 line and would like to utilize it for fuel line, now most fuel line is AN4 what if any adverse results would occur if I used the larger line? Dual Kadrons 1776 :?: Thank You
Your wallet would get thinner.

Scott Novak

Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:10 am

Scott Novak wrote: Cptn. Calzone wrote: I have some AN6 line and would like to utilize it for fuel line, now most fuel line is AN4 what if any adverse results would occur if I used the larger line? Dual Kadrons 1776 :?: Thank You
Your wallet would get thinner.

Scott Novak

:lol: Brilliant reply. ;)

Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:19 am

Would the thinning of said wallet be due to fuel consumption or major diaster, or just the expensive fittings?

Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:37 am

Cptn. Calzone wrote: Would the thinning of said wallet be due to fuel consumption or major diaster, or just the expensive fittings?
Just the slightly more expensive fittings and hose. I don't know of any downside until the hose gets too heavy for the fittings on the carb. Most people don't have engines that suck enough fuel to be affected by the difference in fuel line size.

Scott Novak

Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:38 am

The large line will not cause it to burn more gas. Just the expense of the larger hose... but you already got it.

Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:28 pm

If you already have it, run it. :wink: I had some 3/8 laying around, so that's what I used.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:03 pm

Glenn wrote: The large line will not cause it to burn more gas. Just the expense of the larger hose... but you already got it.

Glenn, are you using the factory 1/4 line still?

Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:17 pm

If you have the an -6 use it. I am doing the same atm as I had some left over from a previous project.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:27 pm

wildman1 wrote: Glenn wrote: The large line will not cause it to burn more gas. Just the expense of the larger hose... but you already got it.

Glenn, are you using the factory 1/4 line still?
Stock factory line running to a .250"OD/.196"ID hard line on the engine all connected with 7mm hose.

I even run a stock Brosol mechanical pump.

My filter is a 8 micron metal filter with 1/4" in/out. The application is for a Toro lawn tractor.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:46 pm

Make sure there is a -6 or 3/8 hole in the tank to feed the line. I'm running -10 & 1/2" line in mine with an Aeromotive pump & return regulator, but that's a little over kill for most people's needs.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:50 pm

I made this....

Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:35 pm

CB Performance has -6 and -8 fittings for the vw fuel outlet... relatively cheap at 10 bucks.

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1709

Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:33 pm

bugninva wrote: CB Performance has -6 and -8 fittings for the vw fuel outlet... relatively cheap at 10 bucks.

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1709

bugninva your too funny. Hotrodvw spent days building that fitting :lol: :lol:

Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:55 pm

I got 2 -10 steel bungs & 2 -6 steel bungs for $3.00 each & welded them to my tank. The -10's are for the motor & the -6's are for the NOS.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:21 pm

manxracer1 wrote: I got 2 -10 steel bungs & 2 -6 steel bungs for $3.00 each & welded them to my tank. The -10's are for the motor & the -6's are for the NOS.

I did the same, but for those that don't want to weld on a fuel tank(scares some folks) and don't want to weld fittings together, the CB piece is great...

Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:28 pm

I wash the tank with a steam cleaner & dish soap. I used to own a radiator shop & did a lot of them.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:09 pm

Terry Cloyd wrote: bugninva wrote: CB Performance has -6 and -8 fittings for the vw fuel outlet... relatively cheap at 10 bucks.

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1709

bugninva your too funny. Hotrodvw spent days building that fitting :lol: :lol:

You're an idiot :roll:

NOW THAT'S FUNNY! :lol:

Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:10 pm

bugninva wrote: manxracer1 wrote: I got 2 -10 steel bungs & 2 -6 steel bungs for $3.00 each & welded them to my tank. The -10's are for the motor & the -6's are for the NOS.

I did the same, but for those that don't want to weld on a fuel tank(scares some folks) and don't want to weld fittings together, the CB piece is great...

I actually only spent about 15 minutes making mine. I had the parts, so why not. In hind sight, I would have made it differently.

Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:12 pm

Hotrodvw wrote: I had the parts, so why not.

no reason at all not to....I don't blame ya for using what you have at your fingertips, that's what alot of us do...