[T2] Fuel filter and alternator

[accessys at smart.net]

that would work as well or maybe better

Bob

On Sun, 29 Jul 2018, c.dreike wrote:

> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 14:06:08 -0700
> From: c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Fuel filter and alternator
> 
> 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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