We are just getting ready to start a RCR Mark I and looking through the manual it’s clear that a lot of steps are left are the imagination!
In particular, the fuel system is perplexing us. We have the two beautiful aluminum fuel tanks with five holes in each and no understanding of how to hook it all up. Clearly one hole is for the fuel sender, another for the fuel filler, presumably one for the fuel pickup tube, and another for the vent. What is the fifth hole for?
We will be using Weber carburetors and wondering if this set up includes a return line to the tank. Separately, we were sent one fuel pump. Wouldn’t we need 2 pumps to run both fuel tanks?
Any illustration/schematic/diagram or for pictures of how this system is to be hooked up would be much appreciated.
Some specific questions:
1. What kind of fuel line is needed to hook it all up?
2. What about the fittings to connect everything from tank to carb? Does it need to be attached to the frame here and there?
3. Do we need some sort of “Y” splitter to run the two lines into one?
4. Do we need a back flow preventer/one-way valve to prevent fuel running from one tank into the other?
5. How do you wire it all up and operate he system?
6. Is there a kit that supplies a pickup tube to sit at the bottom of each tank? Should there be a filter down there?
Surprisingly, none of this info is to be found in the manual so we are at a loss how to begin. Also, the senders we were sent (Speedhut) are about an inch too long. They hit the bottom of the tank and stick way out. Looking at the design, it appears that you can’t just saw it off at the right length.
Thanks in advance!
In particular, the fuel system is perplexing us. We have the two beautiful aluminum fuel tanks with five holes in each and no understanding of how to hook it all up. Clearly one hole is for the fuel sender, another for the fuel filler, presumably one for the fuel pickup tube, and another for the vent. What is the fifth hole for?
We will be using Weber carburetors and wondering if this set up includes a return line to the tank. Separately, we were sent one fuel pump. Wouldn’t we need 2 pumps to run both fuel tanks?
Any illustration/schematic/diagram or for pictures of how this system is to be hooked up would be much appreciated.
Some specific questions:
1. What kind of fuel line is needed to hook it all up?
2. What about the fittings to connect everything from tank to carb? Does it need to be attached to the frame here and there?
3. Do we need some sort of “Y” splitter to run the two lines into one?
4. Do we need a back flow preventer/one-way valve to prevent fuel running from one tank into the other?
5. How do you wire it all up and operate he system?
6. Is there a kit that supplies a pickup tube to sit at the bottom of each tank? Should there be a filter down there?
Surprisingly, none of this info is to be found in the manual so we are at a loss how to begin. Also, the senders we were sent (Speedhut) are about an inch too long. They hit the bottom of the tank and stick way out. Looking at the design, it appears that you can’t just saw it off at the right length.
Thanks in advance!