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Subject:Re: Auxilliary gas can..Part 67&1/2
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:36:40 -0700

This will not work on a Vanagon. Fuel injected vehicles constantly pump
fuel to the injector system and then return unused fuel back to the tank
through the fuel pressure regulator. If you do not have a switched
return line also, all of the fuel will be soon returned to the main tank
instead.

Mark

Todd Thompson wrote:
>
> I have thought about putting on a "T" on my fuel line with a connection to
> connect a marine gas tank into the system. That way if you run out of gas you
> could just connect the tank and drive away. could not figure where to put the
> tank though. also thought about hard wiring in a 1-2 gallon tank near the
> tranny that had to be filled by lifing the hood. this would be connected with
> a RV fuel tank switch that yoiu could switch over to get to the gas station.
> This could also be used as a anti theft device--put it on the 1 gallon tank
> when you are parking the car-- if someone steels it you have a 15 +/- radius
> to look in.
>
> Todd T
> 84 Westy
> Washington DC

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