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fuel system auxilley tank
davrus - 28/10/10 at 07:03 AM

Just curious on your thoughts,

Im not 100%sure if my fuel tank has swirl plates in it or not, is there some kind of tank(i.e catch tank) i can put in after the fuel pump that fills with fuel and feeds the carb?

Many thanks


MakeEverything - 28/10/10 at 07:19 AM

Yes, its called a swirl pot. The ones in the tank are called Baffles, though some have a swirl pot inside, near the outlet.

A low pressure pump feeds the swirl pot, and then a high pressure pump feeds the engine from the swirl pot.


deezee - 28/10/10 at 08:17 AM

You don't need a swirl pot for carburettors. They have bowls in them for this very reason.


davrus - 28/10/10 at 11:55 AM

Thanks for your replys guys, just what i wanted to know

Many thanks