Universal pickup tube and return system
OwnerJames E. Patience, Woodruff D Smithinventors
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Abstract
A universal pickup tube and return system is provided. The system includes a pickup tube with a pickup fitting coupled to the first end, configured as a universal fitting for vehicle pickup fuel lines. A return fitting couples to the vehicle's return fuel line. The pickup tube inserts into the replacement fuel tank's pickup insert with the pickup fitting extending from the top. The return fitting couples to the tank's return insert for fuel return. The pickup tube extends to the tank's lowest portion to draw fuel as levels drop. Both fittings are compatible with aftermarket high-pressure fuel systems, providing plug and play installation without requiring custom components.
Claims18
A universal pickup tube and return system for a replacement fuel tank, comprising:
- a pickup tube having a first end and a second end;
- a pickup fitting coupled to the first end of the pickup tube, the pickup fitting being a universal fitting configured to couple to a pickup fuel line of a vehicle;
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- a return fitting configured to couple to a return fuel line of the vehicle, wherein the pickup tube is configured to be inserted into a pickup insert of the replacement fuel tank with the pickup fitting extending from a top side of the replacement fuel tank, and the return fitting is configured to be coupled to a return insert of the replacement fuel tank to act as a fuel return.
A replacement fuel tank system, comprising:
- a replacement fuel tank having a tank body with a pickup insert and a return insert disposed on a top portion of the tank body;
- a pickup tube inserted into the pickup insert and extending toward a bottom portion of the tank body;
- a pickup fitting coupled to an end of the pickup tube and extending from the top portion of the replacement fuel tank at the pickup insert, the pickup fitting being a universal fitting configured to couple to a pickup fuel line of a vehicle;
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- a return fitting coupled to the return insert, the return fitting being a universal fitting configured to couple to a return fuel line of the vehicle.
A method of installing a universal pickup tube and return system in a replacement fuel tank, comprising:
- drilling a hole in a pickup insert located on a top portion of the replacement fuel tank;
- inserting a pickup tube through the drilled hole such that the pickup tube extends toward a bottom portion of the replacement fuel tank;
- coupling a pickup fitting to an end of the pickup tube that extends from the top portion of the replacement fuel tank, the pickup fitting being a universal fitting configured to couple to a pickup fuel line of a vehicle;
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- coupling a return fitting to a return insert on the top portion of the replacement fuel tank, the return fitting being a universal fitting configured to couple to a return fuel line of the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.