Hose in Hose (HIH)
This is how the HIH is constructed (from frybrid.com)

Ok, thats the diagram.. lets make this thing in real life:
First, it is necessary to drill the compression to NPT fittings so that the copper pipe can slide through it. Be careful not to damage the compression side of the connector or it will leak.




This is the same basic idea as the diagram, except using real fittings.



Complete Hose in Hose.

After the hose in hose was complete I noticed that the thickness of the hose barb fitting was causing an unfortunate restriction. This might not have been an issue with larger diameter hose (I'm using 3/4" in this application) but I wanted to have as much coolant flow as possible.

So, a 8" long 1/2" thread NPT pipe was obtained. Without barbs, the pipe was much thinner and would allow for maximum performance but perhaps allow the hose to slip off..


.. which is where the file comes in! The hose was "roughened up" with a file which should allow extreme hose pipe grippage

The hose in hose being installed. It sure helps to have a helper at this point.


Routing the hose in hose under the car.
For more check out: Detailed pictures of hose in hose routing

The Hero
re: copper
I got the copper line at Breed and Company, a local hardware store. It
should be available at any decent hardware store.. thats pretty odd that
you are having trouble finding it.
I used 3/8" copper tubing. I doubt that 1/4" copper tube will flow
enough fuel to adequately power the engine.. so I would try to avoid anything less than 5/16 or 3/8,
especially if you are going to install this on a truck or bus.
Nice site
Jay,
This is Michael from the Austin Bio-Diesel Coop/ Diesel Green Fuels, you need to stop by and see what we are up to. Have you had any leaks in the coolant lines?
Just an update, but summit racing has some small fuel tanks that you could use under the hood or I know of a place that can custom make a tank for you if you wanted it. Talk to you soon.
Michael
Austin Bio-Diesel Coop/ Diesel Green Fuels LLC
98 Jetta TDI / grease car kit + veggie therm.
michaelmullins (at) dieselgreenfuels.com

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