Whadya know? More parts that dont fit...

[Zack]

This is about my Fore Triple hat. Im not gonna bash, just give my findings...they will get a call from me in the morning.

First off, please verify this looks like the inside of a Cobra tank:

Straight from the directions how the pumps should be setup, and the measurement:

Taking some preliminary measurements, I get 6 1/8" :

Here is what the fuel socks look like when installed...Just a short trip to NAPA and id bet they could find fuel socks that dont overlap. This is not an ideal setup IMHO.

And the clincher:

LOL you see that shit? ^^^^^ Thats 6 1/2" Measured from the bottom of the top of the hat. I know we need to figure in the thickness of the gasket, which is 1/8" max. So 6 3/8" Does that add up??

So then I made sure the bottom of the tank was not dented, as the instructions told me to do if it did not seat:

Looks good to me, I even put a straight edge on it and its fine.

So, either im a complete dummy and did something wrong, or what else? Really? Story of my life.

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[gnxs]

Uh oh. I've got the same hat. I won't be installing mine for a few weeks, hopefully I don't have the same issue. Good to know though, thanks for the post.

 

[Zack]

Im awaiting a call from Justin @ Fore...I have no worries they will help me through this.

 

[kweb288]

that kinda sucks that you are set back by this

 

[Zack]

Justin called me today and did agree the 6.5" depth is not correct.
He's looking into a possible fuel sock change he wasnt made aware of, but in the meantime they are sending me 3 different style fuel socks.

Im happy with the service/follow through they have given me so far, and it will all end well.


I understand they are limited to what fuel socks they can offer because the alignment pin on the pumps need to be used in conjunction with the fuel socks.
If im not satisfied with the arrangement of the new socks I get, Ill just cut the retainer portion off and adhere the sock to the pump, preventing it from falling off. This way I can arrange the socks however I want to avoid overlapping.

 

[kweb288]

ya thats what happens when you modify a car, there is always something just a little off it seems

 

[vadorsnake04]

weird, but i will say the only thing is a little off to me is that your calipers are reading at 1.009" and the print calls for 1.09" so you are .081" off but that wouln't cause it to be off like it is.

 

[Flatliner]

.01 x 9 ticks= .09+1 whole number = 1.09"

his tank measures 6 1/8 and the pumps with approx gasket thickness is 6 5/8

 

[vadorsnake04]

ok

 

[Zack]

Im gonna get everything wrapped up before saturday. I just got new fuel socks from FORE and they are identical in height.

I know what I have to do to make it work...and better than 'as shipped'

 

[vadorsnake04]

Im gonna get everything wrapped up before saturday. I just got new fuel socks from FORE and they are identical in height.

I know what I have to do to make it work...and better than 'as shipped'

what do you have to do to make it work if you don't mind me asking?