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Re: [GMCnet] Carb fuel filters [message #327221 is a reply to message #327129] Sun, 17 December 2017 16:02 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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If you have a rollover you’ve got a lot more to worry about that a tiny amount of fuel from the carb. And where would that fuel go? Back into the fuel line I imagine.

Emery Stora

> On Dec 17, 2017, at 2:59 PM, Will wrote:
>
> I thought the check valve was for a roll over scenario to ensure that fuel
> does not siphon out. I could be wrong.
>
> We all have old chevy mechanics in the family... My father restores
> corvettes for the past 40 years and was quick to advise removal of the
> check valve as they have been known to fail. All hearsay as far as I know.
>
>
>
>> On Dec 17, 2017 4:40 PM, "Scott Nutter" wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Rick, James, and Ken.
>> I think I'll go with the non flapper valve filter. I buy in bulk from
>> Amazon, and didn't want to get stuck with the wrong one.
>> Scott.
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
>> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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