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mikeperkins

Joined: 22 May 2007
Posts: 123

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: gascolator questiongascolator question

Fuel pumps are much better at pushing fuel than pulling fuel. You’d think they’d be equal at this, but they aren’t. Push your hand through a pool of water. You get a great big wave ahead of your hand – water’s really moving. But behind your hand you get vortices, bubbles, and a big empty spot.   

Any resistance in the suction part of the system is bad news. Pulling fuel through a filter is not a good idea because the pump is already working hard enough just getting fuel from the tanks, especially when the head-pressure is low, or even negative. Also, what happens when there’s the tiniest leak behind the pump? Ever try sucking soda through a straw that has a tiny hole in it? You’re going to go thirsty.  

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