Notices

Fuel pickups

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-24-2018, 10:59 AM
  #11  
Offshoreonly Advertiser
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 
Mbam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Pompano Beach FL, USA
Posts: 2,420
Received 164 Likes on 92 Posts
Default

The problem with those is the stress concentration caused by the thread. You can see how little material is left at the root.The fuel sloshing around causes them to fatigue.

We eliminated that problem completely by drilling the fitting out to the tube OD and using epoxy or loctite to hold the tube in place. Never failed one after that, never ever. You are going to want to do that in a mill or drill press so the hole is accurate.

I forgot to add you will need a longer tube and don't thread it!

Last edited by Mbam; 05-24-2018 at 11:50 AM.
Mbam is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.