<VV> Early Spyder fuel return

[Ron]

The fuel return line has nothing to do with regulating fuel pressure, it's 
only purpose is to allow the fuel pressure to bleed down after the engine is 
turned off without it leaking into the carburetor and flooding it.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Early Spyder fuel return


> Rusty, I removed the fuel return line from the 180hp Cord after installing
> an electric fuel pump and pressure regulator set to 3 psi. I could see no
> need for the return line with this configuration, and after running this 
> way
> for over a year have had no issues.
> For those more knowledgeable about stock Corvair fuel systems on turbo
> motors, I have a couple of questions:
> How does the fuel return port on the side of the filter regulate fuel
> pressure accurately. It seems to be just a fixed orifice. Is the fuel
> flow/pressure from the stock mechanical pump so high that it overcomes the
> inlet seat in the YH carb, and that's the reason for the return line?
> Andy Clark
> 1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
> 1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
> 1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "R. Stalder" <stalder at cox.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:25 AM
> Subject: <VV> Early Spyder fuel return
>
>
> If I have a fuel pressure regulator installed on an early Spyder, should I
> still run a fuel return line?
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> Rusty Stalder, Mesa AZ
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