Terry's comments about EVER finishing his 65 aside....(which I doubt will ever happen BTW), I don't understand the fuel filling problem.
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Thanks for the info. The way I'm going to try to use it won't involve nearly as much welding as yours, just a few spot welds. I don't plan on cutting the tube itself. Guess I'll give it a go and let everyone know how it turns out. Just adding one more way to skin a cat!no I haven't. I did get asked to build one with a "check=valve" and I did. The guy who asked me to do it supplied the parts. It was a device marketed to the tri-five Chevy guys. I attached a few pics. He didn't like it so I made him one like the rest and he was happy. He gave me the one with the check valve for my trouble. I still have it.
Personally, the plate I installed in mine solved the problems. I think the flapper was to prevent filling with the wrong fuel. Leaded fuel nozzles are/were bigger and won't fit thru the small hole. If you try to fill it the flapper will cause the auto-shut-off feature to kick in. That's what I think anyway.
As far as fuel sloshing back out when full, I don't have that issue. My dad reports the same with his 66 that I did for him. Other results may vary...
Now what I'd like to know is where in the hell have you seen a leaded gas nozzle lately?!?
yeah can't wait!Guess I'll give it a go and let everyone know how it turns out. Just adding one more way to skin a cat!
yes, the flapper in this case is off center so the heavy part holds it shut The nozzle will push it open as you insert in in the filler. It seals against a plat as the car sits and/or accelerates. It seems like a good concept.So the check valve is normally closed and the nozzle slips by below the center of balance to open it?
... Sounds like a good reason to try some burnouts
And do we really need an excuse to do a burnout!?!?
When I made mine, I used the flapper from a mid 80's Mercury wagon's fuel neck. They are so easily removed, from the tank, just twist right out after removing the three screws inside the filler door...
It is so sweet. Having never been instructed in how to weld I have had to try and learn on my own by trial and error. One can watch all the Youtube videos you want, the only way to really learn is to practice. The old unit I had was one of those 4 tap type units. It was next to impossible to get it right to make a good, consistent weld. Not only does this new Lincoln have infinite adjustment for both voltage and wire speed, it uses inverter technology rather than just transformers which allow it to control arc initiation among other things. Not too mention the idiot proof set-up screen programming. The display shows everything in numbers which are fully adjustable. I've found for the stuff I have done so far by lowering the default wire speeds and bumping up the "heat" I can get unbelievable results. Plan for the weekend is to install the exhaust. That will require a bit of tube modification and welding similar to this last project only with stainless 2 1/2" tube. For once i am looking forward to a project that includes some "delicate" welding.impressive! how did you like the new welder?
Hey Terry. (I'm a little late to the party...) How has this modification worked in your car? Success?