I got a question. Though not really the problem of Aquamist, I hope people here and chip in some recommendations and help me. Thank you.

I've the HSF-1 kit. I've bought a 8 Gal fuel cell from summit racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
which comes with (2) 8AN outlets.

I would like to use it with the HSF-1 along with the float sensor.

Can some one point me in the right direction as to what parts I'll need to get to make the connections work.

Also, the cell is filled with safety foam which I think will interfere with the fload sensor's operation. Has anyone used a fuel cell w/ foam with this kit?

Please help.

Thanks!!!

 

8 gallon, why do you need so much capacity?

 

hes got a pistonless engine!

 

It didn't cost a whole lot more from the smaller tanks to this one, so I figured the bigger the better.

Anyone has any installation suggestions?

 

are those -AN fittings made of anodized aluminum? if they are, its not good idea to have them soak in methanol for extended period of time.

is the open cell foam in the container removable....take it out and cut a clearance for the level sensor?

also the -AN fittings, they are NPT X -AN ?

 

AN fittings can be purchased in steel, or hard anodized aluminum.

 

I'm not sure what thread pattern they are ... summitracing just says 8AN ... its big though, if removed, will be bigger than the 22mm hole the level goes into.

I'm thinking of cutting the foam just around where the float sensor will go. There's 2 layers of foam in there each about 3in thick

Is there some kinda crazy reduction fitting that I can screw onto so that the final one can use the supplied 6mm plastic lines that the HFS-1 kit comes with?

 

Richard, you should add this link to one of your first posts

http://www.aquamist.co.uk/forum/gall...FS-1web-sr.pdf

 

I've used a fuel cell for my first supply tank. It was a junior dragster cell and only had one fuel line opening = simple pet ****. I left the petcock installed, used it for a drain and installed the Aquamist bulkhead fitting near it. I installed the Aquamist float in the other side of the tank a little more then 1 1/2 above the bulkhead. All worked well.

The thing that I noticed is that the true fuel cells have too many openings for fittings and floats. Maybe look at sealing of the fuel supply fittings or openings and then installing the Aquamist components as if you were using a Flambeau tank.

Or you could convert the system over to use the standard braided fuel lines found online or at local speed shops (just make sure to use items that are safe for methanol/alky...some of the cheap stuff out there is not safe to use with methanol as Abner mentioned). The braided lines could be used from the tank up to the inlet of the flow sensor........no options for braided line to the HSV or the jets.

 

I thought I did, last time I checked it was still there.

 

aqmist,

I have found a website that sells a female 3\8 BSP to 8AN adaptor that I can use to match the 8AN fitting on the fuel cell, but I cannot fine a 3\8 BSP male to 3\8 BSP male fitting to connect this to the sureflow pump inlet.

The easiest option is for me to somehow find an adaptor or a series of adaptors that will convert the 8AN male on the fuel cell to accept the 1\8 quick connect that the plastic lines can use.

That way I can still use the in-line filter as well.

 

Your right, It was hiding from me

 

What works for you or what you can find to make things work best for you is up to you. I can help with AN fittings for the flow sensor.

Thing to remember is that the Aquamist hardware (exception is the Shurflo pump) is not US standard. For example the lines are 6mm, and the fittings are not NPT (National Pipe Thread).........they are BSP (British Standard Pipe Thread).

 

Yeah, the line I need to replace is the one between the fuel cell and pump.

On the fuel side it is -AN and NPT while on the pump side it is BSP. The question becomes, how do I link these two with a common hose/pipe/line.

Worse comes to worst, I'll just have to use AN caps to block off the stock outlets and re-drill openings in the fuel cell to use the kit supplied hardware. It won't look too nice though.

 

Look at the pump......if you remove the Aquamist fittings from the pump that are used for the 6mm lines your'e now working with US or standard threads. So you can go from the fuel cell directly to the pump without dealing with metric or BSP. From the pump you can run directly up to the flow sensor (I have the fitting for this) and then from the flow sensor you will be running metric lines and fittings.

If you have the HFS-1 this should be OK.....with the HFS-5 and the accumulator attached to the pump you will need to come up with a work around as you say.

This project may entail going to a high end speed shop that deals with professional racers to help with getting the correct fittings and lines OR direct contact with a AN manufacture support person so as to confirm correct parts are ordered.

I have not done this myself so I can not direct you to a 100% answer to what exactly to do on this but I will help.....if you would like we can talk on the phone to see what we both can come up. I will be home later on tonight to talk if you would like