fuel level in glass bowl
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Re: fuel level in glass bowl
Thanks, Nigel.
1965 Jaguar 3.8S RHD DG Auto, Opalescent Maroon/Beige Leather, Varamatic PAS - one-family-owned from new
Re: fuel level in glass bowl
I checked my fuel filter bowl today just below half full, used the S Type about 12 days ago so I assume this the normal hence the fuel pump ticks away before engaging the starter.
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Dave J.
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Dave J.
Dave J.
1966 Reg.1965 Built Jaguar S Type 3.8 MOD
2001 BMW 530D M sport touring
2010 Kia Carens L.S (Wife & Grandkids wheels)
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1966 Reg.1965 Built Jaguar S Type 3.8 MOD
2001 BMW 530D M sport touring
2010 Kia Carens L.S (Wife & Grandkids wheels)
2000 BMW R1100s
1971 Norton Commando 750 & 1964 AJS 350 Arter Trials
1959 BSA DBD 34 Clubman x 2
Re: fuel level in glass bowl
Orlando
“So, Norman, do you think (some of) the fuel drains (or is sucked) back into the tank(s)?”
Rob, that is correct, although some will be lost to evaporation.
My own car is not so bad in that respect and the bowl remains fairly full, but I have additional non return valves up stream of the fuel pumps. I believe these valves help prevent fuel bowl drainage although that does not give me undo concern, nor is it the reason for the valves, which are fitted to prevent tank to tank fuel transfer.
Norman
“So, Norman, do you think (some of) the fuel drains (or is sucked) back into the tank(s)?”
Rob, that is correct, although some will be lost to evaporation.
My own car is not so bad in that respect and the bowl remains fairly full, but I have additional non return valves up stream of the fuel pumps. I believe these valves help prevent fuel bowl drainage although that does not give me undo concern, nor is it the reason for the valves, which are fitted to prevent tank to tank fuel transfer.
Norman
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Orlando St.R
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Re: fuel level in glass bowl
Okay. Thanks, Norman. I will have a chat to you about this when we next meet.
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