Gas flow

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20 Jun 2014 18:38 #637339 by bromz
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I have replaced my vaccum pet clock with a pinhole on res and off. Should my gas gush through the clear filter or just slightly trickle. I have semi kinked Hoses and should prob pick up a 90 degree filter to completely eliminate it. So gas flow pretty freely with gas on or just a trickle?

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20 Jun 2014 19:36 #637343 by Motor Head
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Turn your petcock to "Prime", and it should flow freely, if there is gas in the tank.
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21 Jun 2014 03:21 #637371 by bromz
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Sorry about typo put a pingle petcock on just on res and off. Gas tank is full. No prime just on and off

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21 Jun 2014 10:16 #637396 by pete greek1
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Yes ,kinked fuel lines will give you trouble, shorten them or try to re route them, or like you mentioned, get a 90 to alleviate any kinks
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21 Jun 2014 10:29 #637399 by Beaner242
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Yep. Gas will flow until bowls are full. I just picked up some nice fuel line from McMaster Carr. So far I like it a lot better than the automotive fuel line.
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21 Jun 2014 12:04 #637404 by MFolks
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It also depends, on how restrictive your fuel filter is. A good place to buy a fuel filter for a motorcycle, would be a lawn mower shop, as most are gravity fed engines. I'd stay away from automobile fuel filters, as they usually require a fuel pump to work.
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21 Jun 2014 14:35 #637416 by 650ed
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Even a slightly kinked fuel line will restrict flow. You do not need to buy a 90 degree filter. Just buy a 5/16" stainless steel elbow (see image below) and eliminate the kink. Some propane dealers sell them. Ed

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