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thread pitch on fuel tank outlet (bottom)

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/93983/thread-pitch-on-fuel-tank-outlet-bottom

Aussie Dubbin ·

Hi Guys,
Does anyone know what the tread is on the fuel outlet at the bottom of a bugs 68 tank? Wanting to change it over to a 8mm barb, but i dont know what i am working with?
Cheers
Aaron

ian.mezz ·

Aussie Dubbin wrote:Hi Guys,
Does anyone know what the tread is on the fuel outlet at the bottom of a bugs 68 tank? Wanting to change it over to a 8mm barb, but i dont know what i am working with?
Cheers
Aaron
Part Number: J11226

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/fuel-tank-nipple-kit-j11226.html

Aussie Dubbin ·

Mezz, cheers but not what i want. That is the standard 6mm part and i want to change it over to an 8mm. Cheers for the link though

68AutoBug ·

I think that kit may just replace the original fuel pipe...??

using 5mm fuel hose..going by the fuel hose size under it.

just as easy to place some hose over the existing fuel pipe out the bottom..

or braze an 8mm barb fitting onto the original nut??

LEE

68AutoBug ·

You answered while I was typing... lol

LEE

Aussie Dubbin ·

Cheers led I am thinking about brazing at this stage

mackaymanx ·

You could try something like this.

snitz ·

Check out AIRKEWLD I think they do a barbed fitting aswell and Dash screw fittings for braided lines..

Aussie Dubbin ·

Mackaymanx that is the sort of thing I am looking for. Do you have a part number or thread so I can buy that part. Looks just right

mackaymanx ·

I made these myself from the original VW tank fitting and common brass fittings so there is no part number.

psimitar ·

Go to a bolt supplier to have the thread pitch measured and vernier the diameter. Once you have those details go online for fuel supply specialists.

pretty sure I've seen the complete nut with in built barb on UK and USA sites. As with Oz, if it ain't a common part then you can't buy it local but have to be creative or buy abroad. 😉