Things I am pondering today

[1956NY150]

LOL

[cstmwgn]

Version 5 of fuel system on wagon!



Didn't someone say that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. At least Earl's and Aeroquip should be happy - this version was about $200 in fittings and associated hardware.

On a more positive note, this version will be much easier to change on the side of the road as I might be able to R&R the pump without having to put it up on stands.

[silver_bullet]

Allen, if I remember correctly, that would be doing the same thing over and over again the same way, expecting different results was insanity... you have an evolution on your hands... looks great!!

[oletrux4evr]

2 questions:
Are the filters identical/interchangable?
Who makes the ball valve?
Hopefully this will be the final stage of it's evolution!

[cstmwgn]

2 questions:
Are the filters identical/interchangable?
Who makes the ball valve?
Hopefully this will be the final stage of it's evolution!

Pre filter is 100 micron stainless steel screen/mesh
Post filter is 10 micron fiber
ball valve is Earl's - IF you are considering one you need to pay close attention to the ID of the ball. Both of their 3/8"NPT and -8an valves only have a .310 hole! I had to go to 1/2NPT to get an ID of .385 which is pretty close to most of the IDs in the -8an fittings.

If you notice - that is a Holley HP150 pump and certainly you remember how much success I have had with those on the last few tours! That is the one I took off going into Arlington on the last day. I THINK that the problem was it lost suction because the allen head bolts that hold the pumping unit on the motor were finger tight (at best). Anyway this time it is rigged to where I can put one of my favorite little carters back on it without needing to change any lines - just swap pumps.

[Rocketman]

Version 5 of fuel system on wagon!

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Didn't someone say that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. At least Earl's and Aeroquip should be happy - this version was about $200 in fittings and associated hardware.
Ouch

On a more positive note, this version will be much easier to change on the side of the road as I might be able to R&R the pump without having to put it up on stands.
It is best to be prepared

If you notice - that is a Holley HP150 pump and certainly you remember how much success I have had with those on the last few tours! That is the one I took off going into Arlington on the last day. I THINK that the problem was it lost suction because the allen head bolts that hold the pumping unit on the motor were finger tight (at best). Anyway this time it is rigged to where I can put one of my favorite little carters back on it without needing to change any lines - just swap pumps.

So...You decided against the Aeromotive pump and went back to (stayed with) the Holley.
Was that for a packaging or performance reason?
Who made your cute little flex lines/hoses?
Anyways, looks good and easy to service (if needed)

[cstmwgn]

So...You decided against the Aeromotive pump and went back to (stayed with) the Holley.
Was that for a packaging or performance reason?
Who made your cute little flex lines/hoses?
Anyways, looks good and easy to service (if needed)

From everything that I could find, the Aeromotive pump is loud, slightly more difficult to package for my application and no guarantees that it would work any better. The flex lines (all lines and hoses for that matter) were constructed by me. The flex hoses are just push-lock fittings and hose.

[Bucky67]

Why a man would change his last name.....

I mean, I understand why most women change their last name, but why would a man change his last name..... Hmmmm

[cstmwgn]

Why a man would change his last name.....

I have pondered changing my name to Richard Head

[Bucky67]

I have pondered changing my name to Richard Head

Bahahahaha!!!! That's the funniest shit I've heard....

[pintoboy77]

I thought that was your name that's what everybody calls you.HaHa.

[silver_bullet]

we had a guy at work that worked at the sugar dock who's name was Richard... Guess how he answered the phone(with a straight face, no less)..Sugar...D___

[street72]

Sugar Dock

[silver_bullet]

I KNOW that you know the correct short version of "Richard" ... you only got the second letter incorrect...it rhymes with lick...

[70chevyC-10]

I'm pondering where the Rally Point will be heading to the start at Concord next year ? Since it's a two day drive for us Midwesterners maybe Ft. Campbell/Hopkinsville, KY. where we stayed on the way home last year ?