Caille Neptune Mixer

[Buccaneer]

I had no fuel tank petcock nor fuel line with the Caille when I got it.
Not sure the mixer is correct for this model, but the bolt pattern
and porting matches the cylinder.

The only way I could hook up the fuel line is with an elbow on
the tank trough.
If I tried the petcock straight out of the trough, the fuel line would
have needed too sharp of a bend.

I don’t really like the looks of the way I have it set up.
Anyone have any detailed photos of what the original setup was?
Thanks.

Prepare to be boarded!

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

I wonder if you can make the fuel line and coil it..that will allow you to come straight off the tank….Just a thought.. I have seen something like that, but do not remember the motor…

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[joecb]

Buc, Here is how mine is piped, I assume original set-up

Joe B

• This reply was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Mumbles.

[Buccaneer]

RICHARD A. WHITE wrote:

I wonder if you can make the fuel line and coil it..that will allow you to come straight off the tank….Just a thought.. I have seen something like that, but do not remember the motor…

Perhaps I could coil it and make a sharp bend if I did have the stiff line near
the petcock due to my adaptation of 1/4″ to 5/16″ line.

Prepare to be boarded!

[Buccaneer]

joecb wrote:

Buc, Here is how mine is piped, I assume original set-up

Joe B

• This reply was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Mumbles.

Ahhh, Thanks Joe. Glad to see your mixer is like mine, and it’s
possible to come “straight out” from the trough. Looks like
I’ll just need to find a better suited petcock and fittings.

I looked for petcocks on the Net, but they either have the wrong
sized plumbing, look to modern, or are way over priced, lol.

Joe, it that a Ferrel type fitting on the gas line at
the petcock end, or did they even have compression
type fittings circa 100 years ago?

Prepare to be boarded!

• This reply was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Buccaneer.

[joecb]

I think that that is a ferrurl fitting at the petcock( metal ring around the tube, compressed by the nut). Not sure what you mean by a compression fitting? the flare type?

Joe B

[Buccaneer]

joecb wrote:

I think that that is a ferrurl fitting at the petcock( metal ring around the tube, compressed by the nut). Not sure what you mean by a compression fitting? the flare type?

Joe B

Thanks Joe, From what I see the Ferrule type fittings are often called
compression fittings now days. My dad tought me “Ferrule”, so
that’s what I always called them.

Prepare to be boarded!

[Buccaneer]

I got a “more correct” petcock, and I’m happier with the way the fuel line
presents itself.
I ended up brushing on Ford Light Gray paint. Not sure if I gave it
the “antique” or kindergarten look, but better than when I got it.

Prepare to be boarded!

[Bob Wight]

Buc – outstanding piece of work! Looks fantastic!!

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[joecb]

Bucc, very nice , in deed! Are we ready for a little “blue smoke” ?

Joe B

PS, I’ll keep an eye open for a proper primer cup for you.

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