Littleweed Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Good evening I am trying to help a friend find a part for his engine while he is busy painting his boat. We believe it's called a double banjo fitting and its it fit a 3/16ths copper pipe. Its part of fuel system of his Perkins engine. We have tried the obvious asap supplies and chandleries and I have also emailed Perkins spares, a motorsports parts company, an engine plumbing company among a few others but have either not heard back or had no luck. Searching on the internet has yielded nothing as all double banjo I have found seem to be for hose fittings. I have attached an image. Help sourcing this, greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lowe Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 That is indeed a double banjo hydraulic pipe fitting there are a few suppliers around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I don't think its 3/16" pipe........but is it 5/16" outside diameter? This could be a special banjo, its similar to the one on BMC filter heads and may have a small bleed hole to the return to the fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 For sources have a look at the vintage car suppliers. Eg:https://www.classic-spares.com/double-threaded-90-fuel-banjo.html Be seated comfortably before looking at the price. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 You can stack two single banjos on a double length banjo bolt if it helps. Have you asked at a Lucas- CAV branch? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, BEngo said: For sources have a look at the vintage car suppliers. Eg:https://www.classic-spares.com/double-threaded-90-fuel-banjo.html Be seated comfortably before looking at the price. N I had to get a single weird sized banjo and a bit of pipe for my Lister. Tiny thing it was, no bigger than your thumb. Cost a hundred quid. The only place I could get it from said he managed to find it lurking at the bottom of a drawer, only one he'd sold in twenty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Just go to this page and you will find hundreds https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02B1JVrGEaucw1wcQCdBIy8qaVn3Q:1591822190161&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=double+banjo+fitting&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimlcLhj_jpAhXxRxUIHSvfDLwQ7Al6BAgKEC8&biw=1536&bih=754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleweed Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 33 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: You can stack two single banjos on a double length banjo bolt if it helps. Have you asked at a Lucas- CAV branch? Thank you, this occured to me but I know nothing about engines and assumed movement may cause leaks? 18 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Just go to this page and you will find hundreds https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02B1JVrGEaucw1wcQCdBIy8qaVn3Q:1591822190161&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=double+banjo+fitting&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimlcLhj_jpAhXxRxUIHSvfDLwQ7Al6BAgKEC8&biw=1536&bih=754 Yes I have googled the same term before posting here but as I said these are all for hose fittings or not doubles 26 minutes ago, Arthur Marshall said: I had to get a single weird sized banjo and a bit of pipe for my Lister. Tiny thing it was, no bigger than your thumb. Cost a hundred quid. The only place I could get it from said he managed to find it lurking at the bottom of a drawer, only one he'd sold in twenty years. Thank you 37 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: You can stack two single banjos on a double length banjo bolt if it helps. Have you asked at a Lucas- CAV branch? Do you have a link for Lucas-cav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleweed Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, buccaneer66 said: That is indeed a double banjo hydraulic pipe fitting there are a few suppliers around. Thank you, I just cant find a threaded in the right size ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I remember these from roll Royce ba50 engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Will this do it? http://burlen.co.uk/double-brass-banjo-1-4in.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lowe Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Here's a couple more. https://www.ahspares.co.uk/austin-healey/big-healey/fuel-ful101-to-ful162/banjo-screwed-double-90-degree.aspx https://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk/BANJO---SCREWED-DOUBLE---90-DEGREE--NON-STD--id2466.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 If you have an existing one, what is wrong with it? It might be easier to fix what you have. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, BEngo said: If you have an existing one, what is wrong with it? It might be easier to fix what you have. N I suspect a crushed olive on the injector leak off pipe from the photo and I think you are correct that its probably a fairly easy fix. It also looks as if the sealing washers above and below the banjo are well past their use by date. I suspect the OP would be better employed looking for a pair of suitable Dowty washers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I Agree. A good polish of the banjo mating faces using some 400 or 600 grit wet and dry on a piece of glass or a granite worktop may also be beneficial. I was hoping for confirmation that the banjo pictured is the offending item, not just a picture of another one like it. If it is a crushed olive, and/or knackered seating washers a new banjo ain't going to do much! N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 And I thought this was going to be a musical instrument thread... ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, David Mack said: And I thought this was going to be a musical instrument thread... ☺️ As you wish. Double banjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleweed Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 19 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: I don't think its 3/16" pipe........but is it 5/16" outside diameter? This could be a special banjo, its similar to the one on BMC filter heads and may have a small bleed hole to the return to the fuel tank. Thanks everyone, I'll let my friend know your suggestions, very grateful for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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