FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS. WHAT CAN GO WRONG?

A periodic inspection of the fuel system--fuel tank, delivery line, pump, filter, charcoal canister, and vapor-recovery line--can reduce the chances of fuel-delivery system malfunctions happening. But if a problem does occur, understanding how the system works and knowing how to trouble-shoot it, can help correct it quickly. This article explains how to inspect the system, how to track down problems and how to change a mechanical pump. Two illustrations are included: the complete fuel system, and the mechanical pump.

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  Times Mirror Magazines, Incorporated

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  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Mercaldo, S
• Publication Date: 1982-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 95-97
• Serial:
  • Popular Science
  • Volume: 220
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0161-7370

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Diagnosis; Diagnostic tests; Fuel pumps; Fuel systems; Inspection; Maintenance; Mechanics (Persons); Repairing
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367631
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 088
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM