[T2] Fuel filter and alternator

[c.dreike]

Instead of wiring directly into the ignition, a hidden switch could be 
wired as a security device.

Chris
64DD Kamper Kit

On 7/29/2018 1:38 PM, accessys at smart.net wrote:
>
> I have auto racing nitrous oxide electronic valevs mounted on the 
> underside of my fuel tank (two as it is fuel injection) and wired into 
> my ignition.  no power, no fuel flow.  they are gas rated. but not 
> cheap but a lot cheaper than a crispy bus.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2018, Erik Burtis wrote:
>
>> Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:32:53 -0400
>> From: Erik Burtis <ewdb92 at gmail.com>
>> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Cc: "<type2 at type2.com>" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Fuel filter and alternator
>>
>> Bob,
>> I agree with Chris, you need something a little heavier than what you
>> found.  I went with an AFC valve because they electronic. Unlike the 
>> ball
>> valve option, you don't have to crawl under the bus if there is a 
>> fire or
>> unpleasant road side stop.  If you want, they can be wired into the
>> ignition or you can make some thief crazy by tracking down some 
>> unique wire
>> system.  Here's what some of what I did
>> https://zerotosixtyeventually.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/more-fire-control-fuel-shutoff-valve/ 
>>
>>
>> There are other electronic valves too - they work just as well.
>>
>> Erik
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 7:50 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Erik,
>>> What kind of shut off valve do you use? I saw one at the FLAPS near 
>>> by.,
>>> but it was for a lawn mower. Do you think that's heavy enough?
>>> Thanks again.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>> On Jul 28, 2018, at 4:53 PM, Erik Burtis <ewdb92 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I put the fuel filter and shutoff right near the tank outlet using a
>>> bracket attached to the frame.  This limits the run of fuel line 
>>> that can
>>> leak uncontrollably.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 6:17 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all!
>>>> I finally got the engine changed from generator to alternator!
>>>> The problem I ran into was when I pulled the generator out, I noticed
>>>> that there was only one thick spacer and two thin spacers behind 
>>>> the fan.
>>>> When I installed the two thick spacers the way it's supposed to be, 
>>>> the
>>>> fan bounded up tight against the back of the doghouse.
>>>> I installed washers between the alternator mounting tin and the
>>>> doghouse.everything is turning the way it's supposed to now. I used 
>>>> blue
>>>> gasket material to seal the gap left over.
>>>> Has anyone run into this problem?
>>>> Also, does anyone have any thoughts about the placement of the fuel
>>>> filter and a fuel shutoff valve. I'm thinking about putting them 
>>>> under the
>>>> the bus up in the frame.
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>> Thanks all.
>>>>
>>>> Bob
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