Thread: where to find these fittings?

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I can't think what that would look like. would it not look like the one at summit just a different size? it seems like this one would work find as far as going on the line and into the tank (once i get the right size). the only thing i'm not sure about is how it all matches up inside the fitting. do you by chance have a picture of what you are describing? thanks

What are you going to use for fuel lines????if it is the preflared lengths that are available at every auto parts store-----it will be an inverted double flare---according to what you have said you need a 5/16 and a 3/8----

if this is correct you will need a fitting that is 90 degree, 3/8 npt pipe thread by 3/8 inverted flare and one that is 90 degree, 3/8 pipe thread by 5/16 inverted flare

They stock these lines with the inverted flare fittings on the tube before DOUBLE FLARING and you will use however many it takes to run from the tank to the engine and back plus the connectors to join the various lengths---they come in 4, 5 ft lengths

If this info doesn't help you get what you need find a new parts store

I think this is what you are looking for:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/90-Deg...ters,6464.html

IFF stands for Inverted Flare Fitting, NPT is National Pipe thread.

Pat

I think I am on the same page now. I have the lines already and have them bent up so I am okay there I am just trying to get it hooked up to the tank. I now know I need a 90 degree 3/8" and 5/16" IFF to a ?? NPT. The fittings I got (right or wrong) are the 1/4" into the tank they were supposed to be, but are too small. now I just have to figure out what size into the tank (those speedway ones say 1/8 which should still be too small) and double check the ones I previously bought are IFF to NPT and I will be okay. Thank you both very much!

ok so I have the right fittings and now as it turns out when they are tight in the tank they face towards the back of the car making it very difficult to connect the lines...

Is there a fitting that can go into my tank and then put the 90 degree fitting into that so I can tighten it all down and still be able to connect the lines? will I just have to run braided lines to the tank? why do I have this problem??

You don't have a problem-----

there are a couple of things you can do to be able to get a 90 degree fitting end up pointing the way you want----in your case- maybe a smaller size npt and use an adapter bushing which would give you two sets of threads to use to balance out where the fitting ends up

If you take the 1/4 npt fittings you have(had) and use a couple of 1/4 to 3/8 npt adapter bushings you could tighten the combo to point the right way

When working with NPT pipe is takes an experienced pull/twist to know what is tight enough to work and/or can you turn it another full turn to still end up in the right direction.

Experience is a wonderful teacher if you can afford the tuition ( or so somebody said)

ok so option #1 is get a smaller fitting, say 1/8" and get an adapter bushing (threaded insert?) in order to be able to tighten to the right location

option #2 i'm not real sure I understand...what would a 1/4" to 3/8" npt adapter bushing look like?

experience is where I am lacking, but it definately seems like the right direction is not tight enough and it doesn't allow for one more complete turn. I don't have my degree in experince yet