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Old 12-11-2017, 04:12 AM   #12
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Re: So I ran out of gas. I think. Maybe.

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Originally Posted by Mack B View Post
i have a regulator with a fuel pressure gauge right before the carb. I'm not being a smart ass when I ask, I genuinely don't know if I'm right or wrong,but doesn't that do the same as a clear filter in regards to showing wether or not I'm getting gas to the carb?
Yeah, it probably will--but only when the vehicle is running. When it's turning over, or off, you can't visually see if the filter is empty.

It shouldn't be empty when the engine isn't running, unless you've run out of gas, or the pump is dead and it allows the fuel to feed back into the line.

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