Quick connect/dis-connect for Fill-Rite Fuel pump?

[powerscol]

Greatings

OK - I have a tough one for all you great folks.

In reading the instructions....I KNOW :confused3:.... for my new Fill Rite portable RD 8 12 volt fuel pump, it says disconnect the pump from tank before transport. Actually a good idea.

So here is the question. Are there quick attach connections made for this. Something similar to quick coupling hydraulic hoses connections.

The tank bung is 3/4 NPT Female and so is the pump connection. In the kit they provided a short section of 3/4 galvanized pipe about 3 inches long to connect the pump to the tank bung, in this case a 55 gallon plastic barrel. I would love a coupling that is sealed when disconnected so nothing gets into the tank, otherwise I need to unscrew the pump and fit a 3/4 plug in the tank bung to go get fuel. Not a big problem, but the quick attach would make things easy.

I did a search but found nothing fuel rated or specific to this use.

Thanks for any help
Keith

 

[rswyan]

What you probably want are "Cam-Lock" fittings ... male nipple fitting with a female receiver fitting that has two arms that engage a groove in the male fitting when flipped. There also (female) caps available so you can seal the tank once the pump is removed.

Available from Surplus Center, Discount Hydraulic Hose, and probably your local hydraulic fitting shop.

They come in various materials (nylon, aluminum, etc.) for different uses.

I have the aluminum ones on my pump/tank combo.

 

[powerscol]

OK so far I have found stainless steel 304/316 grade (316 is better, correct) at several places brands include APG, Dixon, and Duda Energy found here 34 Stainless Steel Cam-and-Groove Pipe Fitting Coupler 3/4" Cam Lock Socket x 3/4" Male NPT SUS34 SS34: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific The price seem way too cheap compared to the other brands, so I am suspicious.

Any good sources for what I am looking for and am I correct to go with Stainless Steel over Aluminum. Brass, or plastic? Also what gasket material am I looking for, Nitrile?

Thanks again

 

[rswyan]

Stainless should be fine (as well as aluminum or brass), so should nitrile on the gasket material.

 

[lamanated]

cam locks,, use them every day..

 

[powerscol]

I now have all the parts, just need time to assemble. Ill take photos as I put this together

 

[haroldy]

I now have all the parts, just need time to assemble. Ill take photos as I put this together

I know this is an old post but did you get to connect everything?

 

[Chewwy]

I know this is an old post but did you get to connect everything?

The OP hasn’t posted since May of 2024.