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Title: fuel pump question
Post by: 10mm shooter on November 04, 2010, 06:58:58 PM

I have an 1987 Samurai with a stock mechanical  fuel pump - there are three hoses connected to it - one from the fuel tank, one to the carb, and the third goes to what or where?

I am new to the Suzuki world - so please keep that in mind when I ask a stupid question... Thanks in advance for you help...

Title: Re: fuel pump question
Post by: fordem on November 05, 2010, 09:51:27 AM

Three hoses or three pipes?

The threee pipes are inlet (from tank), outlet (to carb), and vent (to atmosphere).

Title: Re: fuel pump question
Post by: rascott on November 05, 2010, 10:42:02 AM

i thought that 3rd one was back to the tank as an over flow/ pressure relief.

Title: Re: fuel pump question
Post by: Drone637 on November 05, 2010, 01:03:56 PM

Quote from: rascott on November 05, 2010, 10:42:02 AM

i thought that 3rd one was back to the tank as an over flow/ pressure relief.

That's it.  The third one is a return line that runs back to the tank.

Title: Re: fuel pump question
Post by: z3ro on November 06, 2010, 12:45:39 AM

Quote from: Drone637 on November 05, 2010, 01:03:56 PM

Quote from: rascott on November 05, 2010, 10:42:02 AM

i thought that 3rd one was back to the tank as an over flow/ pressure relief.

That's it.  The third one is a return line that runs back to the tank.

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I've never seen a gas tank vent aside from at the filler neck.