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I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
none ended with what I need.

john
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www.mermaidmarine.com

www.stright-mackay.com

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I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
none ended with what I need.

john



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thanks for the links - but what they seem to show is hose formed into
curves - what i hope to find is a molded elbow with no radius
on the inside curve.
john

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: www.stright-mackay.com

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: I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
: under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
: to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
: by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
: such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
: An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
: none ended with what I need.
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Do you mean to say the fittings have to be flexible?

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I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
none ended with what I need.

john



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You are going to have a real problem with a close 90 ell in the fill line.
It is going to cause to much back pressure and make refueling a real PITA.
Find a way to fit a sweep ell or a 45.

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thanks for the links - but what they seem to show is hose formed into
curves - what i hope to find is a molded elbow with no radius
on the inside curve.
john

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: www.mermaidmarine.com

: www.stright-mackay.com

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: I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
: under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
: to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
: by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
: such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
: An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
: none ended with what I need.
:
: john






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John Knox wrote:
I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
none ended with what I need.

john

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John Knox
 
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my old tank (metal) had a tight elbow built in - the fill line
ran across the top of the tank. it filled slowly, but, hey -
it is a sailboat - i don't refuel that often.

Glenn Ashmore wrote:
: You are going to have a real problem with a close 90 ell in the fill line.
: It is going to cause to much back pressure and make refueling a real PITA.
: Find a way to fit a sweep ell or a 45.

: "John Knox" wrote in message
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: thanks for the links - but what they seem to show is hose formed into
: curves - what i hope to find is a molded elbow with no radius
: on the inside curve.
: john
:
: habbi wrote:
: : www.mermaidmarine.com
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: : www.stright-mackay.com
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: : I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
: : under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
: : to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
: : by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
: : such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
: : An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
: : none ended with what I need.
: :
: : john
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You might try Hanna Rubber Company in Kansas City, MO.

Don Dando


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I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole. To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings. Does anyone know where i might find
such beasts - have to be 1.5" id, flexible and fuel resestant.
An hour with google led me down many interesting paths, but
none ended with what I need.

john



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