Generator AUX fuel connections

[mlaxton]

The cheapest thing is probably going to be regular 3/8” or 5/16” fuel line. I use the regular 3/8” myself for testing purposes. Bought the AN to 3/8 barb adapter from Discounthydraulichose.com. Not too costly. I have the aux hoses too. Just keep them neat and tidy in the machines. If I needed that fitting fast, I would buy a -5 to #6 hose fitting and cut the outer crimp sleeve off. Force the regular hose on and use a hose clamp.

Where can I find -5 an hose ends? I have tried summit, jegs, Russell’s, vibrant lol

 

[mlaxton]

The cheapest thing is probably going to be regular 3/8” or 5/16” fuel line. I use the regular 3/8” myself for testing purposes. Bought the AN to 3/8 barb adapter from Discounthydraulichose.com. Not too costly. I have the aux hoses too. Just keep them neat and tidy in the machines. If I needed that fitting fast, I would buy a -5 to #6 hose fitting and cut the outer crimp sleeve off. Force the regular hose on and use a hose clamp.

Where can I get -5 an lines for stainless braided I have tried everywhere I can think of. I have the AUX fuel line but I’d rather leave it alone. It is to long for my needs.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Source 5/16 JIC instead... same thing, just a higher tolerance for the AN part... exactly the same otherwise.

 

[LEOK]

If you've lost the chain attached cap for your AUX port
5 JIC Flared Tube Fitting, Cap Nut

 

[LEOK]

lost Aux fuel cap on chain

2#5 JIC Flared Tube Fitting, Cap Nut, 5/16" Tube OD, Brass, 2 ea. | eBay

#5 JIC tube nut cap, fits 5/16 male JIC threads (1/2-20), brass with steel chain, 2 ea.

www.ebay.com

 

[Guyfang]

lost Aux fuel cap on chain

2#5 JIC Flared Tube Fitting, Cap Nut, 5/16" Tube OD, Brass, 2 ea. | eBay

#5 JIC tube nut cap, fits 5/16 male JIC threads (1/2-20), brass with steel chain, 2 ea.

www.ebay.com

There are people who laugh, and say, "why would this little thing make a big deal? Well, you and mister dirt daubber haven met yet. After you do, you will understand.

 

[m32825]

Wrangling the disconnected ends of my fuel hose was always a minor irritant for me. I like a nice, neatly coiled hose with the ends capped. I had these cheesy plastic caps that would go missing when I moved things around. It occurred to me that I could use a bulkhead coupler to cap the hose ends and fasten them together.

-- Carl

5/16" JIC bulkhead

 

[Guyfang]

The origanal milatary hoses came with an adapter, to connect two hoses together. AND, it was to allow you to join both ends of the hose to keep the hose from being contaminated with dirt and crud.

 

[Light in the Dark]

All the sets Ive seen have that adapter on a chain as part of the wrap.

 

[WildernessJeep]

I didn't see this answer in the thread, so I'll ask the question. Does the Auxiliary Tank need to be pressurized or located above the generator, or does the generator suck the fuel up? Is it strong enough to suck it up into the bed of a 5-ton from the ground, or would I need a transfer pump?

 

[Guyfang]

I do not think that will be a problem. Of course, you haven't said what type gen set you have. But I don't think you need to worry.

 

[WildernessJeep]

I do not think that will be a problem. Of course, you haven't said what type gen set you have. But I don't think you need to worry.

804B, but it doesn't run (yet).

 

[Guyfang]

I have drained fuel from a 804, from a 1200 gal fuel tanker. Thats higher then the bed of a 5 ton by several feet.

 

[WildernessJeep]

I have drained fuel from a 804, from a 1200 gal fuel tanker. Thats higher then the bed of a 5 ton by several feet.

Right, but what if the tank were on the ground, and the generator was in the bed of the truck? Gravity feed is no problem. My question is about suction.

 

[Guyfang]

I still do not think you have a problem. Its 15GPM and 6 PSI.