madmanadam Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 This my be a bit silly but, what does one think about putting the fuel line inside of the cockpit, down the center? Bulkhead fitting at the rear and bulkhead fitting at the firewall? Is this not good? As long as I have good tight fitting and no leaks, would this be ok? Trying to make a clean installation, almost nothing on firewall. Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 I dont know about you but in case of an accident....I dont want Fuel Lines nor spewing fuel anywhere near me! All it takes is one spark & Poof(!)...your toast! I personally wouldnt feel comfortable knowing a fuel line is inside the passenger compartment. If a fuel line is going to crack/leak during an accident-I'ld like that one-two second head start of running away prior to coming in contact w/fuel. If its on the outside leaking & not on the inside-I'm confident that I'll have a couple seconds le-way if that situation ever manifested. If I've misunderstood your comment & my reply has nothing to do w/your question....then NEVERMIND! Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locutus Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 It is a very dangerous idea to run a fuel line thru the passenger compartment. In fact most racing rules(NHRA, most stock car tracks , Nascar, etc) require that you run the fuel line under the car and not under the driver. Fuel lines have a nasty habit of leaking in accidents even if a minor bit leaks you don't want it in a confined space like a passenger comparment where a small spark can cause the vapors to explode,outside the car gas disipates more quickly and is less likely to explode. Just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Baldwin Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 Can't be restated enough, do NOT do this. Street car, track car, or show car, NO, NO, NO! Dan Baldwin '71 240Z 3.1 COMSCC #7 SPB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanadam Posted April 16, 2001 Author Share Posted April 16, 2001 Thanks, will not run the line in the car. One thing about my car is that there is no top. Easy exit. What do you all think about the sockless AN fittings? Thanks Again Saftey first Adam ------------------ Fun in the sun in shacky Washington 1972 240 V8 Topless for ever. zya8ter http://www.madmanadam.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 Easy exit maybe, but being thrown out of the top by an explosion still doesn't sound like the best way to exit a car! ------------------ "Nothing is fool proof to a sufficiently talented fool." Richard Lewis - 1972 240z, Powered by a Nissan 2.8L Turbo Inline 6. Drax240's Turbo Site Beginners Turbo FAQ & Answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 16, 2001 Share Posted April 16, 2001 An easy exit if you never wear seatbelts What are the rules on fuel pumps inside the car? I wasn't sure so I mounted mine outside... Owen ------------------ http://www.homestead.com/s30z/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanadam Posted April 16, 2001 Author Share Posted April 16, 2001 What about the sockless AN fittings? Anyone use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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