Running Fuel Lines

[andsonsvd]

I have Just installed an under body fuel tank in my 58 Fleetside and I now need to make some fuel pipes. When I do what is the best way to mount these to the chassis can I use rivets as by chassis isn't boxed?

It may be a stupid question but I am full of those

Thanks Shane

[Kim57]

You can use clamps like these or stainless steel clips. They should both work fine.
Kim
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/cab...0Hose%20Clamps

[andsonsvd]

Thanks Kim,
But I cant screw them to the chassis side wall as the screw will be seen on the other side? So would i rivet it?

Thanks Shane

[Rude Dude]

This what I used just drilled a small pilot hole

[Speedbumpauto]

There is enough meat on the frame to support a 10-32 thread for small stuff like that if you're handy with a tap. If you don't want any uglies at all on the other side of the frame, screw a button head screw in the threads you tap from the outside and use loctite on the threads. The inside will now look like a stud you can use a nut on for the clamps pictured. It's clean AND easily removable. You'll be surprised how many times you might remove those fuel and brake lines. I also use nutserts in 10-24 and 1/4-20 in those situations. You can get the cheapie nutsert kit at HF or the good one from Marson. It's a little bit of an investment but I use them all the time for a clean install.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by andsonsvd

Thanks Kim,
But I cant screw them to the chassis side wall as the screw will be seen on the other side? So would i rivet it?

Thanks Shane

I wouldn't rivet them. I drilled and tapped my frame for 10-32 and used button head screws.
As speedbump said you can also use nutserts.
Kim

[torchlight]

Could always get real fancy

http://www.ravenworksllc.com/browse....uble/2,28.html

[Speedbumpauto]

Those are slick. You can make them using a couple of pieces of 3/8 x 1 or 1/2 x 1 aluminum(or anything else you have) flat stock and making a sandwich out of two pieces about 1 1/2 inches long, clamp them together and drill your center hole in the size of the tap you're going to use so the holes are perfectly aligned, then drill one out so the screw will pass through and tap the other. Screw it together and make sure no threads protrude, clamp the assembly in a drill vise and use the seam where the two pieces come together as the center and drill your holes the same size or slightly smaller than the tubing you're using. A little dress up on the belt sander and you've got a nice little custom clamp for your size line. If you really want to get crazy, use a spacer or weld a small piece of flat stock to your frame to space out so the nuts/fittings will clear, drill and tap it to 10x24 or so then drill out the threads you tapped on the clamp and use one screw to clamp the lines AND locate the lines on the frame.

[lt155ruck]

I agree with Speedbumpauto and Kim57. I drilled and tapped mine but used these for the fuel and brake lines. They make so many sizes and configerations that anything is possible. https://www.made4uproducts.com/cart/...hp?prod=10-313

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by lt155ruck

I agree with Speedbumpauto and Kim57. I drilled and tapped mine but used these for the fuel and brake lines. They make so many sizes and configerations that anything is possible. https://www.made4uproducts.com/cart/...hp?prod=10-313

I have looked at these products before. They are cool. They make a nice fuel line and return line clamp (doubles) that are nice as well

[OrrieG]

I used the rubber/metal clamps too. I used chrome recessed hex cap screws where they could be seen, stainless 10-32 bolts else where.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by andsonsvd

Thanks Kim,
But I cant screw them to the chassis side wall as the screw will be seen on the other side? So would i rivet it?

Thanks Shane

Use a round head machine screw and put it in from the other side so only the head shows and you only have the nut, washer and a few threads showing on the inside when it is tightened on the clamp. Clean, efficient and you can remove it easily if needed.

As far as clamps there are all sorts of clamps for that job and some guys even make their own. The aircraft style he showed work great and don't chafe the tubing though.

[FarmerSid]

Is your frame painted? If not, you could weld the head of a hex head cap screw to the inside frame rail and then attach the lines with those rubber lined clamps pictures in an above post.