T&T: Diesel Fuel system design

[Mark Andrew]

Greetings.  This has probably already been covered in years past, but
scanning the archives appears to be a chore unless someone would suggest how
to do a global search on the various monthly archive files.

 

I'm rebuilding an engine room from scratch on a 56' steel trawler (circa
1955).  I've spec'd out Racor filters and the ESI polishing system and will
have several manifolds sending fuel from one of assorted fuel tanks to the
various fuel 'users' (main engine, gen set, furnace), and again with their
'return' lines.

 

My question:

What would be the ideal fittings and hose types I should use?  Should I hard
pipe the fuel lines, except for the last little length to the engines?  If
so, should this be in copper, stainless?

 

For fittings, what type do you recommend?  Any 'makes' preferred over
others?  Is 37 SIC preferred over 45 SAE.or something else completely?  Are
these even the preferred terms?

 

Basically I've got the various items to connect, but need help with what to
connect them with.

 

Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

"Black River"

Holland, MI

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