Misc. Fuel line/fuel tank
Misc. Fuel line/fuel tank
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I did but it was required for the EFI I installed on my 258. I would recommend a new sending unit with the 3/8 outlet that way you have 3/8 from tank to engine.
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Thanks for the fast reply. As I said in my post, the fuel sending unit outlet is only 5/16" dia. Do you know of a sending unit for this tank that has a 3/8" dia. outlet?
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Give me a minute I'm looking
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I need to go through my records and see what I bought. In the meantime maybe someone else will chime in.
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Thanks Manic. I'll be waiting for your reply.
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Are you going FI? Sounds like your using a carb.
You can get a replacement 3/8 stainless line kit like this one
1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8
1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8" (Oversized) Main Fuel Line 1pc, OE Steel
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It's easy to pull your sender and bend up a 3/8 pickup tube, remove your old 5/16 tube, drill out the hole and weld in the new tube. You can also drill a new hole and have one 3/8 and one 5/16 pickups but only use the 3/8.
You can also ditch the mechanical pump, use the FI in tank pump and add a regulator.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I bought one out the box with a 3/8 fuel outlet and 5/16 return for a CJ (no fuel pump attached)Are you going FI? Sounds like your using a carb.
You can get a replacement 3/8 stainless line kit like this one
and buy a replacement FI sending unit. The problem with the FI sending unit is that it has an in tank pump.1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8
1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8" (Oversized) Main Fuel Line 1pc, OE Steel
It's easy to pull your sender and bend up a 3/8 pickup tube, remove your old 5/16 tube, drill out the hole and weld in the new tube. You can also drill a new hole and have one 3/8 and one 5/16 pickups but only use the 3/8.
You can also ditch the mechanical pump, use the FI in tank pump and add a regulator.
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Cool, wasn't sure if they made one. 15 years ago I had no choice but to mod mine...
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89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I can't find the one I got it was 3 years ago. However after doing some searching I think this may work for you. (I can't guarantee that it's a 3/8" outlet though) however even if it's only 5/16 it's more than adequate for your motor even more so if you're running a carburetor.
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I can't find a non FI pickup / Sender that specifies 3/8 either (Jeep CJ specific with an in tank pump). You can always get an universal 3/8 and bend / trim / modify as needed.
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Are you going FI? Sounds like your using a carb.
You can get a replacement 3/8 stainless line kit like this one
and buy a replacement FI sending unit. The problem with the FI sending unit is that it has an in tank pump.1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8
1980-86 Jeep CJ7 (w/Chevrolet V8) Tank to Pump 3/8" (Oversized) Main Fuel Line 1pc, OE Steel
It's easy to pull your sender and bend up a 3/8 pickup tube, remove your old 5/16 tube, drill out the hole and weld in the new tube. You can also drill a new hole and have one 3/8 and one 5/16 pickups but only use the 3/8.
You can also ditch the mechanical pump, use the FI in tank pump and add a regulator.
As I stated in my starting post-"engine mechanical fuel pump".
The FGA 17220 has a 5/16" pickup. I decided to modify my old unit. I will get a piece of 3/8" stainless steel tubing from"INLINE TUBE". They will form the tubing bead on the end for me. I'll remove the old 5/16" pickup with my Dremel and tig weld the new 3/8" pickup on the unit. This way there will be 3/8" fuel line all the way from the tank to the engine. Thanks for the great help Manic Mechanic. BTW- The cheapass plastic float already has a hole in it!!I can't find the one I got it was 3 years ago. However after doing some searching I think this may work for you. (I can't guarantee that it's a 3/8" outlet though) however even if it's only 5/16 it's more than adequate for your motor even more so if you're running a carburetor.
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I'll try to find a brass float.
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That's what I did with my pickup, weld in 3/8. I ran 3/8 aluminum line from the tank to the engine compartment because a 3/8 kit wasn't available like it is now.