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NutmegCT

NutmegCT

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Has anyone ever installed a fuel line check valve? a "one way only" valve?

I'm looking for one that won't dissolve in today's fuel.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Tom
 
Here's one from Swagelok.
316 SS 1/4" compression fitting
$81.00
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DNK said:
Here's one from Swagelok.
316 SS 1/4" compression fitting
$81.00
Click to expand...

hmmm - isn't that just a tube fitting? That's what Swagelok calls it in their catalog.

T.
 
Stupid question : Why would you want or need to install a check valve? The stock fuel pump has two of them; and the float bowls normally hold enough fuel to start and run the engine for several seconds anyway.
 
Good question. It's not for my TR3. But I can't find a forum here for hardware that's not car specific - at least one that has many participants.

Pub doesn't have many participants these days.

As I was just asking if anyone knew of a fuel line "flow control" (one way valve), I asked you guys. The guys I trust!

Tom
 
Fine by me; but I'm still curious as to why.

As usual, MMC offers a wide variety of check valves that will stand up to ethanol (and gasoline), including brass, bronze, stainless steel and PVDF.

Or, since I'm guessing you'll want a very low opening pressure (and because I like making things), I might be tempted to try to build a gravity-operated one with a couple of brass fittings and a bearing ball.
 
Hi Randall. PM sent. It's a "strange" situation.

Thanks.
Tom
 
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