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Re: [GMCnet] Onan - Vapor Lock? [message #178609 is a reply to message #178608] Tue, 31 July 2012 23:26 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Mac,

Go to page 38 in the 6KW Onan Manual below:

http://www.bdub.net/manuals/Onan/Onan6kwNH_Major-Service.pdf

There you will find the parts list for the carb. The fuel comes in the pointy end of the needle valve so it would be possible for
pressure to "blow" it open.

HOWEVER, when one considers how much surface area is exposed to the pressure I believe you are correct as it would take one hell of
a lot more than the gas expanding on a hot day. Also I reckon the vent lines to the carbon canister should keep the pressures down
in the tanks.

I have noted on hot days when I remove the gas tank fill valve I do get a burst of pressure.

I like the Facet Gold Series as it appears it is a direct replacement for the existing pump which I will verify when I check the
output pressure of the existing pump.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: D C *Mac* Macdonald

The only way I can see that the fuel pump could
"overcome" the float and needle valve would be
if crud in the fuel kept the needle from seating
correctly. High pressure SHOULD simply push the
needle onto the seat with more force.

I believe that the small Mr Gasket pump by Facet
is the one that somebody directed me to. If I
recall, the pressure available is 1.5 to 4.0 psi
and that is not really all that much.

~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
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