Fuel pump questions

Clare Snyder clsnyde at ibm.net
Mon Dec 8 23:05:56 GMT 1997


sfg wrote:
> 
> Ed wrote:
> 
> > In-tank fuel pumps: Since the wiring is also submersed, would there be
> > any worry about the + and - wires shorting each other, causing a spark,
> > and destroying the fuel tank? (this is my dumb question)
> >
> > In-line or "booster" pumps: One person tells me you must run it
> > constantly with the main pump, otherwise there will be such a large
> > restriction in flow.
> ...snip
> 
> Ed, I use an inline pump on my K5 Blazer (Mallory 4060FI) along
> with the flakey in-tank pump. It now runs better than it ever did,
> (even with a good OEM pump). The check valve in the OEM
> pump is necessary it seems. Engine stalls with booster off.
> As for sparking: I have the same question.
> That's a brush-type motor in the tank! What if
> fuel level is at min, and the motor brushes are exposed?
> Steve
The mixture in the tank is too rich to support combustion - with the gas
cap on. Throw away your cap, and all bets are off! :}
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