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Old 09-14-2015, 09:46 PM   #3
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Re: mechanical fuel pump question

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Originally Posted by Crvett69 View Post
and some cars have a extra hose coming off the pump or carb going back to the fuel tank for the extra fuel thats not needed
This keeps fuel circulating to prevent fuel overheating and vapor lock.

Cars that do not have such a return- line simply have the pump maintain pressure in the line, using a diaphragm and a spring. The pump actually stops pumping when the spring has adequate fuel and pressure in the line.
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