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Re: [T3] Type 3 Fuel System info



Books4cars.com has 2 used ones for sale today.  They list it as being
for Fastback & Variant.

On Jan 7, 2008 3:04 PM, Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net> wrote:
> Your '67 came with a dual-carb motor, which does not use a fuel return. You may have a later tank installed by a previous owner. The important question is whether you're still running carbs or it's been converted to fuel injection.  The Haynes manual covering early type 3 is the only one still in print that covers the dual-carb system. Better would be to find a used early Bentley or Elfrink manual.
>
> => 1967 fastback ...
> => is there supposed to be a fuel filter and fuel pump attached to
> => the front end in this year model?
>
> The configuration you're describing is for FI. If you have a stock configuration, your fuel pump is on top of the motor and it has an integrated fuel filter that most people agree is inadequate. Most of these motors have had inline fuel filters added by now, usually just in front of the motor or on top ahead of the pump.
>
> Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
> '66 KG1600
>
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