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sassbg (Eagleone)
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Username: Eagleone
Post Number: 37
Registered: 3-2005
Posted From: 24.255.212.9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 10:00 am: | |
Can any one tell Me were I can pick up fuel for my Gen.? I can not get to the fuel tank. 91 Eagle 15.Can I use the fuel line to the Eng.? Thank you Bill. |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 178
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.112.147
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 10:06 am: | |
taping into the fuel line is not a good practice,why not put a pick-up fuel tank in the rear bay,chevy had fuel tanks behind the seat for years,strap it to the back wall of the rear bay. |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
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Username: Drivingmisslazy
Post Number: 1687
Registered: 1-2001
Posted From: 75.108.82.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:19 am: | |
Bill, I tapped into the main fuel line for years. Installed a small Pep Boys pump with an on-off switch to prime the genset if ever needed. Also used this line to feed the Webasto furnace.
It is good to put a shut off valve in this line in case you ever get an air leak or something. I also plumbed in the auxiliary pump so that I could use it to re-prime the main engine if ever needed.
You have to be careful and not let the genset run you out of fuel in the main tank. Easy to get stranded this way. Much better If you can get to the top of the tank and install a separate pickup.
I would not consider installing another fuel tank unless you are going to be boondocking a lot and want to purchase off road fuel. Otherwise too much problem.
Although I have heard that it is not good practice to tap into the main fuel line, I have never heard any good reason why if you take the necessary precautions that I have mentioned.
Richard |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 313
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 69.162.3.30
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 5:01 pm: | |
One caution about tapping into the main fuel line...If you are tapped between check valve ( keeps the fuel in the engine feed line from running back to the tank when the engine is shut off) and tank, you could lose the prime to the engine.Just be careful and take the proper precautions.I'd personally want separate fuel lines with a small electric fuel pump, up off the tank bottom, maybe a foot. |
Craig (Ceieio)
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Username: Ceieio
Post Number: 268
Registered: 12-2004
Posted From: 207.101.213.58
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 5:49 pm: | |
I have not tried this (are the warning bells going off yet?), but I wonder if you can put in a small tank (5 gallons?) with an inlet and outlet near the top somewhere. Tap the return line to the main tank and put this tank in series with the return.
When the engine starts (first time with tank empty), the return line will fill the tank up until the level reaches the outlet. When the outlet level is reached, the fuel will flow down the return to the main tank.
If it works, the benefit is an auto filling diesel tank that is not going to go too stale because of the constant fuel flow, and italso provides a few hours of runtime when the bus has not been run (how long depends on size of tank and generator).
By definition, the tank should be full when you pull up to the pump, so you would still get a full fuel load in the main tank.
One would have to give some thought to venting and/or a check valve between the little tank and the main tank (I think) to keep the main tank from backfeeding the little one when parked (depending on install height and how far the return line sticks into the fuel level in the main tank...
Anyone know of a reason this would not work or otherwise be a bad idea?
Craig - MC7 Oregon |
George M. Todd (George_mc6)
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Username: George_mc6
Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 207.231.80.150
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 7:31 pm: | |
Craig,
Should work well, an interesting thought!!!! Only caveat would be to have a large enough vent line from the top of the small tank to the main tank to prevent a blockage, at least 3/4" tubing. A sealed tank would do well, or one with a pipe fitting and plug for access? Put the top of the little tank slightly above the main, the vent line outlet will govern the fuel level in the little tank. The little tank will be warm while running.
George |
sassbg (Eagleone)
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Username: Eagleone
Post Number: 38
Registered: 3-2005
Posted From: 24.255.212.9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 11:32 am: | |
Thank you all I`ll look in to this to see witch one I can do .THANK BILL |