[alfa] Shankle fuel line restriction/Dellorto parts

[AlfaNeely@xxxxxxx]

    I do not know what you guys are doing.  With carburetors, you do not need 
the fuel return line.  Plug it off, remove it or just let it flop.
    A fuel pressure regulator is nice, but unless your electric fuel pump is 
putting out too much pressure, you do not need that either.  You cannot use a 
Spica or Bosch fuel injection electric pump with carburetors.  Buy a generic 
aftermarket pump.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City



In a message dated 12/9/2003 1:27:36 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2003 08:18:51 -0700
From: "Bennett, George J" <george.j.bennett@domain.elided>
Subject: [alfa] RE: Shankle fuel line restriction/Dellorto parts

Bill,

I have this same setup on my '78 Spider. Mine does not have a
restrictor. I think if you connect it like mine is, you won't
need a restrictor. The carbs will "feel" the pressure needed
to push the gas through the return line, and to make that 90
degree turn.

fuel pump >  ======  > carbs
               ||
               ||
             return


The carbs only need 1.5 - 3.0 psi, I believe.

Jeff Bennett

- -----Original Message-----
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:36:56 -0500
From: "Bill Sinclair" <bills@domain.elided>
Subject: [alfa] Shankle fuel line restriction/Dellorto parts


The T fitting provides a return path back to the gas tank.  It
stands to reason that there should be some restriction in the return line so
that some pressure is available at the input of the pressure regulator.  I
plan to drill a small piece of brass rod to put in the fuel return line and
act as a restrictor.
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