speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 09:52 AM |
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Fuel line advice
I think iv got all the electrics sorted but wont know till i get some fuel in it.
The only way i can see being able to get them to the transmission tunnel is to run the fuel line above the ECU.
Will this be ok?
 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 09:53 AM |
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Blue line is the proposed postitioning of the fuel line
 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:06 AM |
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Looks good so long as you put a prop catcher in, chances are with that torque and a hot dry road you could easy snap one. Though I think the fuel line
should be more along this stuff
I notice your airflow meter is sticking outside the car, that’s going to be a funny looking bonnet, does the air filter and intake hose fit behind the
radiator easily?
[Edited on 16/9/09 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Looks good so long as you put a prop catcher in, chances are with that torque and a hot dry road you could easy snap one. Though I think the fuel line
should be more along this stuff
Sorry, what do you mean by catcher?
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:11 AM |
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not possible to move ecu into passenger footwell?
never the best layout having fuel above electrics, not doubt why you are asking,.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Looks good so long as you put a prop catcher in, chances are with that torque and a hot dry road you could easy snap one. Though I think the fuel line
should be more along this stuff
Sorry, what do you mean by catcher?
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:14 AM |
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No, the battery is taking up most of the space there.
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:17 AM |
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one of my old BMWs had the fuel line pass above the starter motor. the fuel line once started leaking lots  didn't cause any problems though.
i think it will be fine
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
No, the battery is taking up most of the space there.
not possible to to fit smaller battery then? but then you still have the same problem of fule over electrics (battery).
don't you have a shelf before he scuttle for the ecu? or under the scuttle?
or fit ecu in waterproof/fuelproof box?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
fit ecu in waterproof/fuelproof box?
That might be a good idea 
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:46 AM |
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^^^ trawl around Land Rover sites for ideas - flooding the ECU is a common occurence. I'll bet there is a locost solution too.
Tupperware LOL!!!
malins; cheap as chips
says "A range of external waterproof boxes in a self extinguishing, thermoplastic material, which is highly resistant to impact, heat, chemical
and atmospheric agents. "
Ya may wanna check is petrol is one of those chemicals.
I am sure you can get metal boxes from RS.
[Edited on 16/9/09 by 02GF74]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 10:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
^^^ trawl around Land Rover sites for ideas - flooding the ECU is a common occurence. I'll bet there is a locost solution too.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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James
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 11:21 AM |
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Could you not get the ECU nice and safe and dry inside the scuttle?
Then run the fuel line straight down from the engine and go along the lower chassis rails and along the lower rail of the prop tunnel.
You can put the battery inside the passenger footwell, or above the passenger footwell in front of the scuttle on the 'shelf'.
HTH,
James
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 12:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
run the fuel line straight down from the engine and go along the lower chassis rails and along the lower rail of the prop tunnel.
This was my initial idea but there is not enough room at the bottom next to the gearbox.
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 05:11 PM |
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Didn't think ecu's liked getting hot. Would it not be better away from the exhaust ??
GeorgeM
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 25/9/09 at 09:07 AM |
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As this is in the EFI section I am assuming fuel injection. If a 50psi fuel line fractures I don't think the fuel will fall down (unlike with
carbs). It will spray everywhere with near inevitable consequences. The priority must be to keep the fuel in the hose!
Good idea to cover the ECU if you have it in the engine bay. I've seen them in water tight plastic boxes to protect them.
Just my thoughts though.
Matt
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