gravity feed


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bigguy
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gravity feed

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I am waiting for a pump for my 1984 Aspy. Someone told me they will also run gravty fed. Any truth to this ?


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Re: gravity feed

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If you fill the tank to the cap you should be able to run gravity feed until you get down to 3/4 tank, at that point the fuel level will be low enough probably not enough pressure to keep the carbs filled under acceleration.

At 1/2 tank or less, the fuel level will be lower than the carbs and won't feed.
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