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Title: Fuel return line - empty into bottom of tank?
Post by: Bob K on May 18, 2008, 06:05:25 PM
I am installing a new fuel tank, and I noticed a mfr's tag hanging from the engine (m35) which recommended the fuel return lne empty into the bottom of the fuel tank (using a pickup tube), otherwise, air can enter the system.   My original tank did not have this.  Is this necessary?
Title: Re: Fuel return line - empty into bottom of tank?
Post by: Stu Jackson on May 18, 2008, 07:19:33 PM
No
Title: Re: Fuel return line - empty into bottom of tank?
Post by: Ron Hill on May 19, 2008, 07:22:26 PM
Bob : I agree with Stu that you don't need a pick up tube for the fuel return line.  As far as air entering the system - makes no since as it's entering a VENTED tank ?!? 
Title: Re: Fuel return line - empty into bottom of tank?
Post by: Bob K on May 22, 2008, 07:03:36 PM
Thank you Stu and Ron.  I had never heard of this, but there it was, written plain as day on a tag hanging from the engine.  I'll try to remember to write down exactly what it says.  Tank is installed, but not quite finished.