What fuel pump and reg are people using?


I can't help you with the fuel pump and regulator, but I am using an
"expensive" dry-break setup from McMaster-Carr. I think Ed Davis
also mentioned using the dry break system that is used on boats to
connect travel tanks (aka portable tanks) to the engine.

I used the following parts from McMaster-Carr to make my fuel
acquisition port. Both sides are self sealing so they don't leak
when the connection is broken. I have two days of racing at Summit
Point and three days at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on the
connectors with no problems.

When separated there is about 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon of fuel that
is "stranded" between the seals, so use a clean, dry, absorbent rag
under the connectors when you break the connection.

There are less expensive options, but I didn't like them. I also
could not put my hands on a set of the "dry break" connectors that
are used on marine "travel" tanks typically used with outboard
motors.

Here are the part number and description, and a link to the
McMaster-Carr page with the parts. I also ordered 5 feet of Tygon
fuel hose (so I can see the fuel in the sampling line) and a set of
hose clamps. The Tygon isn't cheap, but I can see the fuel, and the
hose is very flexible. Too bad it isn't temp rated high enough to
use under the hoods of our cars.

http://www.mcmaster.com/

1 EA 5478K79 - Chrome-Pltd Brass $22.20 EA
Quick-Connect Tube Coupling 1/4"
Socket W/Barb, Shutoff Valve, 1/4" Tube ID

2 EA 5478K119 - Chrome-Pltd Brass $13.67 EA
Quick-Connect Tube Coupling 1/4"
Plug W/Barb, Shutoff Valve, 1/4" ID

5 FT 5552K25 - Tygon Fuel and $1.23 FT
Lubricant PVC Tubing 1/4" ID X
3/8" OD X 1/16" Wall

John Uftring (juftring@cisco.com)