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[Kid_Again]

You asked whether anyone had put AN fittings/braided gas lines on a tripower. As promised, I did some measuring and before all the pseudo-experts go nuts, I will say this is what I have ON MY CARS:eyerole

The kit I used for the picture that I posted is the Russell setup with a front fuel log and a flex line hookup to the rear float chamber. So, your first option could be to mock up a complete flex line setup right into each carb. No possibility of interference with the accelerator rod. On my exisitng front setup, the length of the log plus the width of the "T" is 4 1/4" and that will definitely interfere with the accelerator rod on my tripower setup. Then you have 3 options as I see it. First, find out if shorter logs are available. Second, if you have the confidence, you can easily cut down the log by 1", tap the cut end and you're good to go. Lastly, you could fabricate your own accelerator rod and bend it to clear. Probably look fine if you make sharp bends and you can find a die for the rod becuase it's an uncommon thread, something like 1/4-32.

If you're adventurous and careful, I think it would neat as hell.

 

[jims427400]

Kid Again,
Adventurous, Well, normally I wouldnt consider myself that but after you purchase a midyear, you kinda fall into that role if you want to do your repair work yourself.

I wonder if those braided lines would look out of place seeing as I dont have anything else plumbed that way. Back in my younger days I helped a good friend run braided lines on his jet boat and I remember they where a pain keeping them from leaking.

I do thinks better if maybe someone could provide a photo of a tripower already done so I could see it.

My carbs arent back yet so I have time to think about it. Jim

 

[bossvette]

areoquip makes a "socketless" hose in blue or black that uses AN fittings it may not look as cool but is easier to work with. Here is a pic of my ole yellow truck with it in blue

BTW if you need your fuel log cut down let me know I am a Diemaker and drill and tap stuff all the time.

 

[jims427400]

Thanks bossvette,the more I think about this,I'm going to keep it looking original.Thanks for your offer. Jim

 

[jims427400]

bossvette, I just noticed where your from. Where is West Unity? I'm in Toledo area..

 

[bossvette]

About 35 miles west of you, we are about 45 minutes from Toledo. West Unity is one of those small Ohio towns 1 stop light

 

[jims427400]

Thats good to know, I'm meeting several CAC guys close by.Maybe do a drive there in the spring Jim