Recently we were discussing fuel switches and bleeding from one tank to
another. You mentioned using Techron as a possible fix. I’ve been watching
related post to this subject, and remember someone mentioning a fuel return
valve. Just curious if this is some sort of check valve? Could I possibly
install a check valve on each line that leads to the fuel tank valve switch
to eliminate bleeding between tanks? If so, is there a in-line type?
install a check valve on each line that leads to the fuel tank valve
switch
to eliminate bleeding between tanks? If so, is there a in-line type?"
I got mine at an outboard/ marine motors parts store at the local boat Yard;
quite inexpensive in line type( I just cut each hose in the trunk) anbd they
work fine,
However, mine is a carbureted model; low fuel pressure type system, not
injected. They come in a couple of hose sizes, don’t remember what size mine
was.
Bill de Creeft, Homer,Alaska
'71 XJ6 383/700R-4 www.alaskaseaplanes.com
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From: GOSCOusa@aol.com
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Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 9:23 PM
Subject: [Lumps!] Question for Charlie and fellow listers
Yes, Techron as a fix IF the cause is a gummed up changeover valve
that isn’t fully closing.
The fuel return valve, is a diverter valve which returns the fuel to the
tank it was drawn from.
It is not a check valve.
Yes there are check valves that can be installed, that go between the
fuel tanks, and the fuel pump.
This, is for either carburated , or fuel injected, ( with single
externally mounted fuel pump ) engines.
Make sure they are installed with the flow arrows facing the pump
Ascii art:
tank---- > pump < ----tank
|
engine
Also be sure the check valve is rated for fuel.
Do not use check valves, NOT designed for fuels.
| Recently we were discussing fuel switches and bleeding from one tank
to
| another. You mentioned using Techron as a possible fix. I’ve been
watching
| related post to this subject, and remember someone mentioning a fuel
return
| valve. Just curious if this is some sort of check valve? Could I
possibly
| install a check valve on each line that leads to the fuel tank valve
switch
| to eliminate bleeding between tanks? If so, is there a in-line type?
|
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