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Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·

#873951
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
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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#873970
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

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#873972
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??

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#873973
You answered while I was typing... lol

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snitz Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·

#874066
Check out AIRKEWLD I think they do a barbed fitting aswell and Dash screw fittings for braided lines..

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#874209
I made these myself from the original VW tank fitting and common brass fittings so there is no part number.
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#875522
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. 😉
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