Fuel Tank Connections

[Lou R]

I'd appreciate if someone could take a look at the attached photos and advise if this is the correct routing of the cross-tank/fuel pump line for an S2 (Federal).  I purchased this hose assembly from SJ a number of months ago and it isn't a very comfortable fit at all.  I would have thought Lotus would have done something different but, of course, I may have installed it wrong so any clarification would be appreciated.  The stainless steel line that exits the pump and crosses the chassis is fine - the problem is with the feed line to the pump and the corresponding tank lines - it's a sloppy fit !  I wish I'd have made my own line - I likely would have made it differently !

Thanks,

Lou R

 

[drdoom]

There's wisdom in the old addage, " If you want it done right, do it yourself." I'm too fussy for my own good at times.

[Sparky]

I've had to fit a couple of those.  The short hose should be shorter, but is limited to that minimum length due to the nature of its manufacture.  Agreed, it's not nice.

[Lou R]

Thanks.  I guess the best solution is to remove the short fuel pump extension on the SJ assembly and replace it with a longer hose via barb fittings on each end.  At least that way I can push the "T" into the cavity beneath the tank so it, at least, looks like a somewhat professional job. 

Lou R