Fuel cell questions

The stock fuel tank has been removed, new steel tank if anyone is interested. I will be using a fuel cell in the bed of the CJ. With the 454 I'm thinking I'd better go with about 12-15 gallons. I also need fuel lines to match. Any recommendations?

I would do 15 gallons at least if you plan on doing any type of riding with it. Also keep in mind the last couple of gallons are useless when you get off camber. i.e. a 15 gallon tank is only 10 to 12 gallons on a small hill.

Bill are you goin to have a top on jeep cuz my buddy did that and took it out cuz of the smell and he had a good fuel cell to wasn't a cheap one just a thought. I agree with joe tho 15 for sureand run steel braided lines with an fittings

It will have a top. Only plan on having it closed when in mud, which if I build this right wont take long to get through. I could do the divider between the rear and front compartment to seal it back there. there will be no rear passenger seat. Didn't think about it being off camber and last couple gallons useless, good call. Should I run the steel braided lines all the way to the carb?

i would think the fuel cell would be completely sealed and the vent could run outside the cab?

You should be able to vet it outside no prob. Keep in mind those fitting are exspensive i priced them out at a couple hundred to run them in the zj. I ended up going with $10 in rubber hose and connected it to the old fuel lines. So if you don't mind spending the extra cash go for it. Will give the engine compartment more bling.

OUCH! I work better with rubber now that you mention it.

My Buddy ran an to front and still had smell let me tell you he is a very anal person does stuf rite ... and yes those fittings are not cheap 20 a peice but they are nice and dont leak

When I use to have a hard top on mine it only smelled when I filled it up.

Since you have a carb you don't have the p.s.i. that a EFI would so rubber hose and hose clamps will work fine.

True Matt I 4got Bill had a carb

http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Plumbing/

I saw this and thought that maybe there is some info that might help you.

Just about ready to order the fuel cell now. I'll be getting the RCI 2161A which I believe is the same one Joe bought. just wondering if I need fittings on the top of the fuel cell or will the rubber hose attach directly to the top of the cell. ALso what size hose is needed?

you will need fittings to convert from -8an to a hose barb to go to carb. a -8an cap for the return (I don't think you need a return), and -8an to barb to put a hose on for vent. best but is to call when you're ordering, they were very helpfull when my brother ordered all his stuff.

thanks, I figured there would be something.

Found a Billvista link on fuel cell tech.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Fuel_Cell/

ordered my female -8 an fittings today, 1 for fuel, 1 for vent, 1 cap. also ordered a fuel pressure guage with in line adaptor, and a new fuel filter. Problem I was having was going from the -8 size which is 1/2" down to 5/16 at the fuel pump and 3/8 line to the carb. I think I have enough parts to figure it out now once it comes in.

Damn! Summit is quick. just got my stuff in from UPS and it all fits.