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thread pitch on fuel tank outlet (bottom)
Aussie Dubbin - November 24th, 2011 at 12:09 PM

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 - November 24th, 2011 at 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by 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


Part Number: J11226

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

Aussie Dubbin - November 24th, 2011 at 03:13 PM

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 - November 24th, 2011 at 03:17 PM

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 - November 24th, 2011 at 03:18 PM

You answered while I was typing... lol

LEE

Aussie Dubbin - November 24th, 2011 at 04:15 PM

Cheers led I am thinking about brazing at this stage

mackaymanx - November 24th, 2011 at 04:43 PM

You could try something like this.

snitz - November 24th, 2011 at 09:56 PM

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

Aussie Dubbin - November 25th, 2011 at 06:52 AM

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 - November 25th, 2011 at 04:54 PM

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

psimitar - December 3rd, 2011 at 10:59 PM

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. ;)