Pinto SOHC injection engine into Geep?
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Hi
This engine has been fitted by a Jago member a couple of years ago.
The main problem I think he had was ensuring adequate air flow through the inlet manifold due to the positioning of the air filter.
We have got a couple of photos of the unit in situ which may help.
It is worth visiting the Jago Owners Club Technical site www.joctechnical.org.uk regards converting from crossflow to OHC mounting.
This engine has been fitted by a Jago member a couple of years ago.
The main problem I think he had was ensuring adequate air flow through the inlet manifold due to the positioning of the air filter.
We have got a couple of photos of the unit in situ which may help.
It is worth visiting the Jago Owners Club Technical site www.joctechnical.org.uk regards converting from crossflow to OHC mounting.
Thanks Chris
Got the info for conversion from the site. All seems straight forward. I am still a little unsure of what needs to be done with the fuel tank for the injection engine - does the tank need swapping or modifying in some way? Would it be usefull for me to contact the member who has completed this conversion?
Thanks for help so far
Got the info for conversion from the site. All seems straight forward. I am still a little unsure of what needs to be done with the fuel tank for the injection engine - does the tank need swapping or modifying in some way? Would it be usefull for me to contact the member who has completed this conversion?
Thanks for help so far
The way I tend to do return fuel lines for fuel is as follows.
Remove the filler neck from the vehicle (the one that attaches to the moulding on the rear of the body tub).
Usually this is in very good condition so the following is easy.
Select a point on the tube above the fixing line the hose goes onto and drill a hole to take a piece of 5/16" kunifer fuel line into the metal tube.
Clean the area well and cut an approx 6 inch length of 5/16" kunifer pipe and clean well (wire wool) Now gently bend the kunifer tube so it forms a U shape.
This is then inserted into the filler neck tube so the pipe points down (towards the fuel tank)
Apply plumbers soldering flux and heat up with a blow torch and when hot enough apply plumbing solder to the area.
If this works correctly when it has cooled you should have a air/fuel tight joint which now gives you a fuel return system.
Paint the filler tube (external)and refit to the vehicle ensuring the rubber hose is clamped up correctly.
Now with the remaining roll of 5/16" kunifer tube run a fuel line from the back of the Jago to the front so you can link the fuel return system from the engine to the line.
Use correct size rubber fuel hose to make the joints at the engine and "fuel tank" end of the return line.
Remember to fit the correct chassis pipe clips every 12 inches along the run of the return pipe.
Of course it stands to reason that the line should avoid hot or sharp/moving components on the vehicle and should not be run along the underside of the chassis rails.
Hope this helps you out.
Remove the filler neck from the vehicle (the one that attaches to the moulding on the rear of the body tub).
Usually this is in very good condition so the following is easy.
Select a point on the tube above the fixing line the hose goes onto and drill a hole to take a piece of 5/16" kunifer fuel line into the metal tube.
Clean the area well and cut an approx 6 inch length of 5/16" kunifer pipe and clean well (wire wool) Now gently bend the kunifer tube so it forms a U shape.
This is then inserted into the filler neck tube so the pipe points down (towards the fuel tank)
Apply plumbers soldering flux and heat up with a blow torch and when hot enough apply plumbing solder to the area.
If this works correctly when it has cooled you should have a air/fuel tight joint which now gives you a fuel return system.
Paint the filler tube (external)and refit to the vehicle ensuring the rubber hose is clamped up correctly.
Now with the remaining roll of 5/16" kunifer tube run a fuel line from the back of the Jago to the front so you can link the fuel return system from the engine to the line.
Use correct size rubber fuel hose to make the joints at the engine and "fuel tank" end of the return line.
Remember to fit the correct chassis pipe clips every 12 inches along the run of the return pipe.
Of course it stands to reason that the line should avoid hot or sharp/moving components on the vehicle and should not be run along the underside of the chassis rails.
Hope this helps you out.
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