return line to gas tank

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thanks for the tips, Greg,  I going to try this,  when I get a chance,..it's a
high priority....but not THAT hi....GENE

Greg Hermann wrote:
> 
> ..any idea how thick
> >these things are?...and what the fuel flow rate is through a 3/8" od line
> >at ~40
> >psi is?     if the math works out   Im fairly certain there is a solution to
> >mounting it....
> 
> WAG = 16 GA (about .060") tank thickness. Run your fuel lines in 1/2" (AN8)
> to have some reserve. Fuel suction line from main tank to the LP pump in
> 5/8 or 3/4" (AN 10 or 12) line. Go to a true INDUSTRIAL piping supply house
> and buy a FORGED steel fitting(s) called a threadolet (with the correct
> size(s) female pipe thread in one end).  WELD it (or them) to wherever you
> want it (them) on the tank (recommend MIG (wirefeed)). Then drill the
> hole(s) into the tank through the center of the fitting(s) using a nipple
> screwed into the threadolet as a drill bushing (guide). Orient tank
> vertically, with original valve outlet straight down. Take suction from
> this outlet to feed HP pump. If you wanna get really carried away, BG Fuel
> Systems sells insanely rugged fuel accumulators (they have an O-ringed
> piston inside, with an adjustable gas charge on the other side of the
> piston from the fuel). If you use one of them (either on the HP or LP side
> of system), orient it with the outlet UP, so you do not trap vapor in the
> accumulator(s).  An accumulator on the LP side is the biggest aid, but both
> sides do some good.
> >
> When done, go have fun!!
> 
> Regards, Greg

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