Gary Lewis Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Here is an update for the spawn of Satan 1805 carb. Edelbrock and some wanky carb manufacturers use a threaded fitting for the fuel supply line that is only common to them. The dont use, NPT, AN, JIC, O Ring Boss, compression, flare or anything that you could find in a common store. The use a 5/8"-20 fitting and the damn thing is $10 vs $1-$2 for just about anything else. So after hours of research and calling Edelbrock tech support I find out what I didnt know and that it is going to be expensive. Now, here is the bonus shafting: This carb has one of these fittings on each side! The carb had some kind of bubba rigged banjo bolt set up that couldnt be saved nor adapted into what I am wanting to do so it went to the trash. The other side had a hose barb fitting on it that was cleverly plugged off with something. I am faced with (1) trying to find a $10 plug if there is such a thing, (2) going with the bubba cap on the hose barb (which we all know damn good and well I wont be doing), or (3) modifying the hose barb fitting by (A) cutting the nipple off and tapping it to 1/8" NPT for a pipe plug to thread in or (B) cutting the hose nipple off , welding/soldering it up and turning it down on the lathe. Option (A) can be done by yours truly at my shop, but may not be the best looking option. Option (B) requires a trip to the Garagemahal and would probably look the best. I am still kicking it around. I have time to burn because my SS fastener kit is on the way as I will be needing it to finish the build. So no rush. I probably do need to make a trip to Podunk for maybe painting or powder coating parts. Looks like there may be time Saturday. Come on up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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