Paulfc Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Hi, I have my fuel filter and pump arrangement as per the images attached. Ideally I’d like to incorporate an isolation tap AND a divert capability so I can drain the tank with minimum hassle. As a minimum I’d settle for just being able to easily isolate the flow from the tank. Once the spare wheel is in place there’s very little room to work with. Solutions I have come up with invariably fail as anything inserted into the spiral hose always result in kinks restricting flow. I’d be grateful for any suggestions/advice as to how I might achieve this or indeed images of installed solutions folk may have devised that I can steal with pride. Thanks, Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Get a big bore outlet TRGB for the tank short bit of rubber to a fuel tap then to your pump Demon Tweeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 I use a bushed down 12mm SS/PTFE ball valve but I have loads more space. I assume you don't want to use fuel line clamps: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenrow Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 You could do something like Harry's (hopefully he doesn't mind me posting his picture) but use the appropriate ends for the valve to suit your needs. Make sure the valve is full flow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Thanks all for the responses. I think I’ll look to replace the tank outlet and see if I can come up with an arrangement not dissimilar Harry’s above (thanks Kenrow). Please, can anyone advise me as to what the specification of the original outlet (part no. 151204) is. Many thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 12:27 AM, Kenrow said: You could do something like Harry's (hopefully he doesn't mind me posting his picture) but use the appropriate ends for the valve to suit your needs. Make sure the valve is full flow. +1 a very neat job. I have done a similar install. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 16 hours ago, Paulfc said: Thanks all for the responses. I think I’ll look to replace the tank outlet and see if I can come up with an arrangement not dissimilar Harry’s above (thanks Kenrow). Please, can anyone advise me as to what the specification of the original outlet (part no. 151204) is. Many thanks Many of us including myself have the pump and filter located under the nearside wheel arch. this not only helps with keeping the pump cool, but creates plenty of space for a fuel tap under the tank as well as other small spares we all carry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Third pic of EFI part of install. But you get the pic. No problem Kenrow They are Italian taps and importers tend not to stock them these days Shame as my favourite tap. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Hi Harry, that looks like a nice tap. Do you recall the inside diameter of the ball valve and ID of the smallest pipe fitting? Can you provide a link please? Many thanks, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Here's my inside arrangement with a cooler outside. Works ok so far! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) On 3/13/2024 at 7:27 PM, Paulfc said: Thanks all for the responses. I think I’ll look to replace the tank outlet and see if I can come up with an arrangement not dissimilar Harry’s above (thanks Kenrow). Please, can anyone advise me as to what the specification of the original outlet (part no. 151204) is. Many thanks The pipe is 5/16 external diameter. It has an double sided olive to seal it gripped by the olive nut into a counterbore in the tank fitting The primary bore Ii to the tank through the fitting is 5/16” clearance so a 5/16 pipe can pass through. The olive nut is 1/2” unf thread. view is of NOS original Triumph samples. Edited March 16 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I will have a look Waldi and find the paperwork. Hope to see you in Malvern. Dan and I are doing the Modified Triumphs again this year. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 Again, thanks Peter and all for the information and guidance. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 18 hours ago, Waldi said: Hi Harry, that looks like a nice tap. Do you recall the inside diameter of the ball valve and ID of the smallest pipe fitting? Can you provide a link please? Many thanks, Waldi Hi Waldi, just for info I got my tap from Revingtons. I don't recall price or diameters I am afraid. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) Here is a petrol tap described as for 10 mm hose. I would check that is the bore of the hose to fit the barbed ends of the tap. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354423350547?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-153316-527457-8&mkcid=2&itemid=354423350547&targetid=4585032215660919&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=554648192&mkgroupid=1302922387078119&rlsatarget=pla-4585032215660919&abcId=9323209&merchantid=87779&msclkid=0b28fe44f83c1e93b62b9bb0ce0dc427 All you will need is a screw in adaptor with 1/2" unf thread and a barbed 10 mm stem. Then join with a length of 10 mm ethanol proof hose. Edited March 15 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Thanks Paul and Peter, I would be happy to order from Neil Revington… if I lived in the UK. I will look overhere. Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Here you go Waldi. Had to take a pic on my phone. My scanner and printer is playing up. Hope this comes out ok. Bore size a bit under 1/2" Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Thank you Harry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Take your pick! https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=advancedautomotives&store_cat=0&store_name=advancedautoperformanceparts&_oac=1&_nkw=tap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRsixchris Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) I used the same tap (I think) it is listed on carbuilder.com and has a 10mm bore. https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/fuel-tap Edit - Just seen its no longer available from them - but Peter has posted a comprehensive list Chris Edited March 19 by TRsixchris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I use these from Toolstation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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