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What Size Are the Fittings on the Fuel Sender at the Tank?
- Thread starter Big T
- Start date
14mm.
I have some fittings just pulled off the machine that look exactly like my LP bypass fitting, but for the return side of the FSU. These are made so you can replace the hoses going to FSU.
BTW my LP bypass fittings will fit perfectly on the supply side of FSU too.
I'll be putting them on the web site very soon.
$13ea
I have some fittings just pulled off the machine that look exactly like my LP bypass fitting, but for the return side of the FSU. These are made so you can replace the hoses going to FSU.
BTW my LP bypass fittings will fit perfectly on the supply side of FSU too.
I'll be putting them on the web site very soon.
$13ea
Big T
Well-Known Member
14mm for both? They're different sizes.
Heres a picture. Return is on right side with 5/16 barb. I have one of my LP bypass fittings on the supply side on left.
Big T
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I'm not interest in buying barb fittings, just in the thread size of the respective fittings on the fuel pick-up and return lines of the sender itsekf.
I guess I'll just take the sender over to NAPA to find out.
I guess I'll just take the sender over to NAPA to find out.
Sorry just saw you asked for both, Supply is 16mm.
What project you doing?
Just listed incase I can help let me know
http://leroydiesel.com/products/fsu-supply-and-return-fitting-kit/
What project you doing?
Just listed incase I can help let me know
http://leroydiesel.com/products/fsu-supply-and-return-fitting-kit/
nobby
Old Timey Diesel Guy
There called Saginaw Fittings:
Supply 16mm x 1.5
Return 14mm x 1.5
Cheers
Nobby
Supply 16mm x 1.5
Return 14mm x 1.5
Cheers
Nobby
Any update?
Big T
Well-Known Member
Nobby provided the information I needed. Thanks.
The only two people that replied to your request provided the answer.
It helps if we know what project your working on. You of all people should know that!
It helps if we know what project your working on. You of all people should know that!
Big T
Well-Known Member
Leroy, if you must know, I'm having a complete fuel pick-up and sender unit made because the one on my 1999 Suburban is going out. I asked a manufacturer (WEMA USA) that I've used for replacement senders on my boats if they could make one up and they were happy to do so. The following link shows what they will make to my specs:
http://www.kusauto.com/en/productdetails.aspx?tid=19&id=397
As you can see from the link, it's basically the same as the units on our 6.5 trucks except that the fuel sender is the float on the rod concept you called the "Metrum Rod" which is a superior design to the armature float on the stock part. They offer the twist lock base, but I opted for the SAE 5 bolt base as they said that is simpler and cheaper to make. It will come with a gasket and I can cinch it down on the tank with 5 stainless sheet metal screws.
It's a one off deal for me, as I'm not interested in getting into the parts inventory business and competing with you or anyone else. They did ask me about potential volume orders, but I'll leave that up to you to pursue. You can PM me for contact info at the manufacturer.
Sorry for being somewhat evasive in my inquiry here, but hopefully you understand now.
http://www.kusauto.com/en/productdetails.aspx?tid=19&id=397
As you can see from the link, it's basically the same as the units on our 6.5 trucks except that the fuel sender is the float on the rod concept you called the "Metrum Rod" which is a superior design to the armature float on the stock part. They offer the twist lock base, but I opted for the SAE 5 bolt base as they said that is simpler and cheaper to make. It will come with a gasket and I can cinch it down on the tank with 5 stainless sheet metal screws.
It's a one off deal for me, as I'm not interested in getting into the parts inventory business and competing with you or anyone else. They did ask me about potential volume orders, but I'll leave that up to you to pursue. You can PM me for contact info at the manufacturer.
Sorry for being somewhat evasive in my inquiry here, but hopefully you understand now.
I had a nasty reply typed up and ready to send, but I'll bite my tounge.
One thing I will say though is now that you have edited post #9 my reply in post #10 looks stupid.
Ive talked to Wema years ago, but they were way to proud of there product then. Boats = $$$$ even though I told them old diesel trucks.
One thing I will say though is now that you have edited post #9 my reply in post #10 looks stupid.
Ive talked to Wema years ago, but they were way to proud of there product then. Boats = $$$$ even though I told them old diesel trucks.
Big T
Well-Known Member
Leroy, I never edited post #9.
I was trying to be polite and limit my request here to specific information, which Nobby provided. Your posts were viewed by myself as prodding for a sale and that was clearly not the direction I was headed. To be fully honest, the price you are asking for the Metrum Rod solution pushed me to this solution. WEMA sells these things for $40 for marine use. Given that knowledge, it was only logical for me to inquire if they had a solution.
So there's no reason for a nasty reply. This is just Commerce at work in a free Capitalist society. As you well know, I have bought items from you and most all of them have been great. I've recommended you to others. In this circumstance, I had market knowledge that others do not and knew that there was probably a cheaper and arguably better solution. As stated, I'm not going into the parts business. You should hit up WEMA again, as they seem to be open to building these things for diesel trucks.
I was trying to be polite and limit my request here to specific information, which Nobby provided. Your posts were viewed by myself as prodding for a sale and that was clearly not the direction I was headed. To be fully honest, the price you are asking for the Metrum Rod solution pushed me to this solution. WEMA sells these things for $40 for marine use. Given that knowledge, it was only logical for me to inquire if they had a solution.
So there's no reason for a nasty reply. This is just Commerce at work in a free Capitalist society. As you well know, I have bought items from you and most all of them have been great. I've recommended you to others. In this circumstance, I had market knowledge that others do not and knew that there was probably a cheaper and arguably better solution. As stated, I'm not going into the parts business. You should hit up WEMA again, as they seem to be open to building these things for diesel trucks.
OK I appologize I may have read post #9 incorrectly. I thought you said "nobody" when you said nobby.
Metrum Rod is something I don't even advertize, its word of mouth now. Im actually down to my last of the supplies for building more too. Once there gone its done. If there is a demand I may get with Wema. Last time we talked it was hundreds for an FSU.
Metrum Rod is something I don't even advertize, its word of mouth now. Im actually down to my last of the supplies for building more too. Once there gone its done. If there is a demand I may get with Wema. Last time we talked it was hundreds for an FSU.