fuel filter fittings

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Shannen Durphey wrote:
> 
> sfg wrote:
> 
> > George M. Dailey wrote:
> > >
> > > SAE compression fittings are the holy grail you are looking for. I cut the
> > > tubing an inch or so before the GM fitting add the comp. fitting and you're
> > > ready to tie into any thing.
> > >
> > > GMD
> > >
> > > At 11:28 PM 10/28/97 -0500, you wrote:
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> > > >
> > > >I'm trying to use a stock GM fuel filter ('88 tpi Camaro) in my
> > > >efi engine swap, but I'm having trouble with the fittings.
> > > >These are the ones with the o-ring seals and seem to be
> > > >metric. Are these called siginaw fittings? I would like to
> > > >put this inline with the steel tubing, but I only have a
> > > >single/double flare tool. What's the best way to connect
> > > >this without buying a new flaring tool nor having a handful
> > > >of adaptors? (Anyone know, off hand, what one of those tools
> > > >cost?)
> > > >                                       John S Gwynne
> > > >                                          Gwynne.1 at osu.edu
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> > > >
> > > George M. Dailey
> > > gmd at tecinfo.com
> > I share the same dilemma re GM FI fittings (filter and
> > fuel tank fittings) I agree, the SAE compression end of the
> > fitting you suggest that we use will connect with the tubing,
> > after we cut off the GM OEM flare. The other end (to the
> > fuel filter) is metric, and is designed for use with an
> > O-ring. I have had no success finding correct fittings.
> > It is possible, as I am doing now, to use 1/4-NPT with
> > lots of teflon tape to go into the GM filter. It's a kluge
> > though. I have added a Mallory FI pump on the frame rail
> > at the fuel filter location ('87 Blazer) and would like
> > to plumb it properly, without cutting, taping, or sliding
> > hoses onto flares. GM dealer, NAPA, Earls....all, no joy.
> > I suspect I'll make fittings from brass rod stock on lathe
> > if no one can get GM part numbers.
> 
>   Yesterday I posted that I would try to get the number of any tool which GM
> recommends for making metric flares.  Today I am saying that I will try to get fuel
> fitting/line part numbers.  I will, I will, but if I don't post them within a couple
> of days, remind me, as we are 1 mechanic short today and I've been pretty busy.  Now
> if I can remember to look at my list tomorrow...

Thanks. I'm sure there are many list subscribers who can use these part
numbers.
While you're looking....see if you can find the fittings associated with
the
3 lines at top of fuel tank. These are "O-ring" compression, same as
fuel filter.
GM dealer here could not locate these.  Thanks, Steve