Fuel Pump Fitting Help

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Feb 17, 2018 | 10:16 PM

hcb1700

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Fuel Pump Fitting Help

Hey guys,

so I ask out assembling the tank for my Nova this morning, but have a question about the fitting to the pump. I went with the Tank Inc. fuel tank and their in tank pump. I’m goin. To run AN fittings, so I bought adapter for the pump outlets/inlets.

Are these fittings supposed to screw all the way in?

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Feb 18, 2018 | 08:29 AM

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No, they look to pipe thread on the pump end so just stop when they are tight.

Feb 18, 2018 | 08:56 AM

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Also with pipe thread you want to use sealant. Either tape or paste type.

Feb 18, 2018 | 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bjamick

Also with pipe thread you want to use sealant. Either tape or paste type.

Make sure whatever sealant you use it is compatible with gasoline.

Feb 18, 2018 | 10:21 AM

hcb1700

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I used Permatex high temp thread sealant. Says it’s good for fuel fittings, so should be good. Thanks for the confirmation guys. Now I can finally get to assembling this car.

Feb 18, 2018 | 12:26 PM

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I also have a Tanks Inc. tank and am curious, My pump also had a vent and so did the tank itself. Their kit came with a barbed y to connect them so I did. Is your setup similar? I’ve seen pics where people blocked off the vent on the tank itself for some reason. I know efi needs good venting.