Tightmopedman9 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I can tell you tomorrow. I can tell you for certain that they are smaller than -6an. I have the lines off the car right now and am taking them to a hydraulic shop tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just checked one of the flare ends - it's M12 x 1.25. The metal tube is 8.5mm OD, 6.5mm ID, not much smaller than the 3/8 tube (which is approx 7.5mm ID; not sure if it's worth the hassle of redoing the flare fittings on the rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 So just checked my fuel lines and they are -5an. I used a 1/2-20 nut on them and according to this chart that makes it a JIC 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Why not just use the new rail with the quick disconnect with a adaptor on the end With something like this?Run the fuel line under the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/640863/10002/-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Why not just use the new rail with the quick disconnect with a adaptor on the end With something like this? Run the fuel line under the motor I could run line under & up, but the factory line is too small - I have a couple of them, I'll check. Also, the way they run it makes getting the tbelt change more awkward, so I'd probably go on the frame rail beyond the crank & then up behind the ancillary bracket. Either way, it makes sense to move the line away from the head & exhaust radiant heat, so thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm running mine down and under like it is on the p2 cars with the quick disconnects and I'll be getting a fuel line from the engine to the fuel filter from Eire volvo where did u get ur fpr h? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I just got back from trying to figure out my fuel lines. Turns out it might be harder than I thought. The optimal connector would be a 90° 5/16" flare to 5/16" pushloc hose connector. However, 5/16" connectors are super hard to find. I went to the largest hydraulic guy in my town with a selection larger than most large hardware stores and he didn't have anything that could work without soldering. I'm looking online right now... If I could find a -5an female to -6an adaptor I would be all set. Or even a -5an female to -5an female coupler. EDIT: Found eveything I'll need. Two of these: Three of these: And about 6 feet of fuel injection line. The total comes out to about $35. Edited January 11, 2013 by Tightmopedman9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Anyone know what these connectors are? They are run along the bundle of small red wires going to the positive battery terminal. I'm pretty sure the one on the left is the headlight wiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I just got back from trying to figure out my fuel lines. Turns out it might be harder than I thought. The optimal connector would be a 90° 5/16" flare to 5/16" pushloc hose connector. However, 5/16" connectors are super hard to find. I went to the largest hydraulic guy in my town with a selection larger than most large hardware stores and he didn't have anything that could work without soldering. I'm looking online right now... If I could find a -5an female to -6an adaptor I would be all set. Or even a -5an female to -5an female coupler. EDIT: Found eveything I'll need. Wait, you're going to use regular fuel hose for the line (s) coming over the motor? Not sure that's a good idea. You have confirmed that the rail elbow male flare is a JIC fitting? Not metric? It measures out to M12 x1.25, unless the JIC OD & pitch happens to match.Anyone know what these connectors are? They are run along the bundle of small red wires going to the positive battery terminal. I'm pretty sure the one on the left is the headlight wiper. No cruise on your car? The three pole waterproof looks like the CC module connector. The H/L wipers use a 3-pole mini-timer (looks like the back 2-pole in your pic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wait, you're going to use regular fuel hose for the line (s) coming over the motor? Not sure that's a good idea. You have confirmed that the rail elbow male flare is a JIC fitting? Not metric? It measures out to M12 x1.25, unless the JIC OD & pitch happens to match. Fuel injection hose yes. Why would using soft hose over the engine not be a good idea? (post 59) has been running soft hose since August with no problems. All the fittings, the ones from the rear of the car and the one on the rail are -5 37° fittings. If you want to confirm this on your lines just check that a 1/2-20 nut will screw onto the threads. No cruise on your car? The three pole waterproof looks like the CC module connector. The H/L wipers use a 3-pole mini-timer (looks like the back 2-pole in your pic). Nope, no cruise since right before the manual swap. It stopped working before the swap and I never got around to fixing it. Maybe I'll do that sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Fuel injection hose yes. Why would using soft hose over the engine not be a good idea? (post 59) has been running soft hose since August with no problems. All the fittings, the ones from the rear of the car and the one on the rail are -5 37° fittings. If you want to confirm this on your lines just check that a 1/2-20 nut will screw on. That's good to note (the exact size, -5AN 37 degree flare). I'm reticent to run soft fuel hose over or under the motor. Long term, chances are it will be an issue. I'm not willing to risk fuel leaks in such an environment. Hard line is worry free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hard line would be nice, but I don't really have the resources for such a thing at the moment. I could easily convert the line to -6 and run braided PTFE line, which I might do after the car gets running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'm thinking -6AN line with JIC fittings at the rail. I'd go with the radius elbow though, the hard 90 degree is less than ideal. My rail fitting is 3/8 NPT, so I can get an adaptor there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So I got my head back from my machinist yesterday. A few valves were leaky but he went ahead and reconditioned all the valve seats and replaced all the valve seals. I installed a '99 thermostat housing to retain the coolant line from the top of the head: But I ran into a bit of a problem with the coolant temp sensors. The old style is a smaller thread than the new style: I would just use the new style sensor, but the connector is different. Anyone know if they are the same internally? Can I just solder the connector from the old sensor to the newer style one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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