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Re: [T3] Fuel pump for EberspŠcher gas heater


> Frankly, I am afraid of the gasoline part of these heaters. I know that the
> heaters are pretty foolproof, but I don't trust them. Nor do I trust myself
> to be safe. I prefer to store my Thing rather than drive it during the
> winter. There's always an electric heater available that you may want to look
> into. Costs about $150, as I recall.
>

That sounds a bit wimpish, Don.  Don't bother with an electrical heater unless
you don't mind towing a 3kW generator behind to supply the power.  You can't
heat a car using battery power unless the weight of batteries is about the same
as the empty car.


The fuel shouldn't come anyhwhere near the points in the pump.  the fuel lines
should be a tight as on the engine - no fuel leaks are permitted!
There are some pretty good sparks inside the distributor cap, and yet we don't
mind fuel lines passing close.
It's a diaphragm pump; I think the valves should ensure the fuel flows
eventually.
Take care and have an extinguisher handy!

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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