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WA fuel line laws

Started by _HTPREM350_ , May 04 2015 10:00 PM

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#1 _HTPREM350_

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Posted 04 May 2015 - 10:00 PM

Hi everyone,

Can anyone from WA tell me if the pits will pass stainless braided fuel line from the tank to the engine or does it have to be a solid line.

And if you can what size line would be recommended.

Thanks guys.

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#2 N/A-PWR

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Posted 04 May 2015 - 10:30 PM

found this Craig:-

http://www.aussiev8....html#post470494

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#3 dattoman

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Posted 05 May 2015 - 12:03 AM

Just don't go drag racing with it

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4.1.8.2 Fuel Systems

When permitted, fuel tanks and fuel lines should be located ahead of the engine. Fuel blocks, if used, must be mounted at least

150mm (6 inches) forward of the flywheel/bell-housing area. Fuel lines in the flywheel/bell-housing area must be enclosed in a

400mm (16 inch) length of steel tubing 3mm (1/8 inch) inch minimum thickness, securely mounted as a protection against fuel

lines being severed, or be re-routed outside the chassis or frame rails. This requirement is waived for vehicles fitted with either a

steel flywheel and pressure plate or a scattershield. Where fuel lines pass supercharger drive areas they should be encased in

protective steel tubing or braid. Fuel tanks located in front of grille and out of the protective areas of the body, frame and wheels

must be protected against collision damage. All mechanically fuel injected vehicles, or any vehicle using a pressurised fuel tank

must have a quick-action fuel shut-off within easy reach of the Driver/Rider, operating on the main fuel line between the pump

and the injectors. Under no conditions, except where permitted by class regulations, are any fuel tanks, lines, fuel pressure

gauges or other units containing fuel permitted in the driver’s compartment. All tanks must be completely isolated from the

driver’s compartment by a firewall, completely sealed so as to prevent any fuel from entering. Where the fuel tank is located in

front of the driver and engine is in rear (rear engine dragsters) fuel lines must be isolated from the driver’s compartment with a

sub floor or by the use of steel braided lines. All vehicles where a fuel line passes the driver must be fitted with metal fuel lines

except for a maximum of 300mm (12 inch) of approved flexible hose to allow connection at the tank or pump. The metal fuel line

must carry at and Kevlar lines may be used in lieu of solid metal lines. In all cases, fuel lines must be of suitable construction,

designated as fit for purpose by the manufacturer.

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#4 _mumbo_

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Posted 05 May 2015 - 07:10 AM

Mine went over the pits with rubber fuel line , it just has to be rated for fuel

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#5 arrimar

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Posted 05 May 2015 - 08:40 AM

Beware of braided hoses contacting the back of the alternator.

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#6 _HTPREM350_

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Posted 05 May 2015 - 09:21 AM

found this Craig:-

http://www.aussiev8....html#post470494

Thanks mate, that helps heaps

Beware of braided hoses contacting the back of the alternator.

Sure will thanks bud

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#7 _HTPREM350_

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Posted 05 May 2015 - 09:25 AM

Just don't go drag racing with it

ANDRA

4.1.8.2 Fuel Systems

When permitted, fuel tanks and fuel lines should be located ahead of the engine. Fuel blocks, if used, must be mounted at least

150mm (6 inches) forward of the flywheel/bell-housing area. Fuel lines in the flywheel/bell-housing area must be enclosed in a

400mm (16 inch) length of steel tubing 3mm (1/8 inch) inch minimum thickness, securely mounted as a protection against fuel

lines being severed, or be re-routed outside the chassis or frame rails. This requirement is waived for vehicles fitted with either a

steel flywheel and pressure plate or a scattershield. Where fuel lines pass supercharger drive areas they should be encased in

protective steel tubing or braid. Fuel tanks located in front of grille and out of the protective areas of the body, frame and wheels

must be protected against collision damage. All mechanically fuel injected vehicles, or any vehicle using a pressurised fuel tank

must have a quick-action fuel shut-off within easy reach of the Driver/Rider, operating on the main fuel line between the pump

and the injectors. Under no conditions, except where permitted by class regulations, are any fuel tanks, lines, fuel pressure

gauges or other units containing fuel permitted in the driver’s compartment. All tanks must be completely isolated from the

driver’s compartment by a firewall, completely sealed so as to prevent any fuel from entering. Where the fuel tank is located in

front of the driver and engine is in rear (rear engine dragsters) fuel lines must be isolated from the driver’s compartment with a

sub floor or by the use of steel braided lines. All vehicles where a fuel line passes the driver must be fitted with metal fuel lines

except for a maximum of 300mm (12 inch) of approved flexible hose to allow connection at the tank or pump. The metal fuel line

must carry at and Kevlar lines may be used in lieu of solid metal lines. In all cases, fuel lines must be of suitable construction,

designated as fit for purpose by the manufacturer.