Fuel Line to Carb elbow size?

[VitoCapo]

When Bubba did what he did he removed the elbow that comes from the fuel line to the carb. I'm looking for the part number or details so I can get a replacement. The elbow I have now (came with the fuel line kit) is just a touch too small. This is on a Solex carb.


In this pic it's off to the right hand side, right where the incoming fuel line would connect.

I know on the Carter it's a 1/8" pipe thread - 3/16" inverted flared tube elbow, I'm not sure though what it should be on the Solex.

[Tim52]

I have since replaced my Solex with a Carter, but had the same issue.

What worked for me was a gold colored (anodized?) transmission fitting from Napa consisting of a nut around about a 4 inch length 5/16ths" flared pipe. Then used rubber fuel hose to connect it to the fuel pump.

[VitoCapo]

I was almost afraid that would be the answer. I have a fitting that would attach to a rubber line (was there before). The goal was to use the steel line but I do have all the parts to put it back on the rubber line. Thanks!

[Ben Dover]

The Banjo fitting that came with Solex was oddball as far as standard fittings go, the banjo Fitting was made to accept a 5/16" Inverted flare Nut (Weatherhead 105 X 5) The normal Elbow used at the carter Carburetor was a 5/16" X 90 Degree Elbow 5/16" Tubing X 1/8" Pipe Thread (Weatherhead 402 X 5).