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Henry Hawk

#4605
January 23, 2015, 07:57:42 AM
I don't know why, but I laugh every time I see it!  I love it!  ;D

I know what to get PH for his B-Day now...

"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


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"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Anne

#4606
January 23, 2015, 10:17:49 AM
Why would you put a fuel pump inside a gas tank! Ridiculous.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Bo D

#4607
January 23, 2015, 10:50:12 AM
Quote from: Anne on January 23, 2015, 10:17:49 AM
Why would you put a fuel pump inside a gas tank! Ridiculous.

Google is a wonderful tool if you know how to use it!

The fuel pumps which were located outside of the tank in older cars were mechanical pumps, which were used on vehicles with carburetors. Since carburetors were later replaced with fuel injection, the mechanical pumps were replaced with electrical pumps since mechanical pumps can't produce the fuel pressure needed for injection.

The electrical fuel pumps are placed inside the tank for many reasons such as: the fuel cools the fuel pump during its' operation; to prevent fire from electrical component sparking up the vapor (liquid gasoline won't ignite by the spark); it also provides better fuel delivery to the engine by creating a positive pressure (pushing the fuel to the engine instead of mechanical pump pulling the fuel out of the tank).

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

me

#4608
January 23, 2015, 11:15:30 AM
One thing to remember though is don't consistently allow your vehicle to run at 1/4 of a tank or less because it will wear the pump out quicker.  Also, if you use the same place to refuel, find out what days they have their fuel delivered and don't fill up on those days because it stirs up the tank and you stand a chance of getting crap in your tank which will clog your filter quicker. 
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Palehorse

#4609
January 23, 2015, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 23, 2015, 07:57:42 AM
I don't know why, but I laugh every time I see it!  I love it!  ;D

I know what to get PH for his B-Day now...



I'm going to get one of those and wear it to the tier 3 meeting !  :big grin:

I had to do it again today. . . Now they're just spewing the number 44 for no apparent reason than to see me do this!  :big grin:

Tier 1 asked me to attend their meeting this morning, (my staff and direct reports), and they asked me what I did in tier 3 yesterday. . . I told them then they wanted to see it. . . So I obliged.  :biggrin:
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Henry Hawk

#4610
January 23, 2015, 06:21:42 PM
 ;D
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Purplelady1040

#4611
January 24, 2015, 07:06:35 AM
PH, I love that shirt and I bet you get one and wear it!

Anne

#4612
January 24, 2015, 07:31:25 PM
Quote from: Bo D on January 23, 2015, 10:50:12 AM
Google is a wonderful tool if you know how to use it!

The fuel pumps which were located outside of the tank in older cars were mechanical pumps, which were used on vehicles with carburetors. Since carburetors were later replaced with fuel injection, the mechanical pumps were replaced with electrical pumps since mechanical pumps can't produce the fuel pressure needed for injection.

The electrical fuel pumps are placed inside the tank for many reasons such as: the fuel cools the fuel pump during its' operation; to prevent fire from electrical component sparking up the vapor (liquid gasoline won't ignite by the spark); it also provides better fuel delivery to the engine by creating a positive pressure (pushing the fuel to the engine instead of mechanical pump pulling the fuel out of the tank).

Replaced one lately?
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Locutus

#4613
January 24, 2015, 09:18:51 PM
Quote from: Anne on January 24, 2015, 07:31:25 PM
Replaced one lately?

I did just last June.  Why?
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Sandy Eggo

#4614
January 25, 2015, 01:14:34 PM
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

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Purplelady1040

#4615
January 25, 2015, 01:45:22 PM
Saw a funny today. I was wild, crazy and young before cell phones and evidence.

Sandy Eggo

#4616
January 25, 2015, 04:12:50 PM
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 25, 2015, 01:45:22 PM
Saw a funny today. I was wild, crazy and young before cell phones and evidence.

It's funny, but also something I'm thankful for. :biggrin: :yes:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Bo D

#4617
January 26, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
Quote from: Anne on January 24, 2015, 07:31:25 PM
Replaced one lately?

You asked "Why would you put a fuel pump inside a gas tank"

I gave you the answer.

You're welcome.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#4618
January 26, 2015, 10:33:30 AM
Quote from: Bo D on January 26, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
You asked "Why would you put a fuel pump inside a gas tank"

I gave you the answer.

You're welcome.

But she just asked if you replaced one lately, I don't think she was being obtuse or anything, just asking you a quesiton.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#4619
January 26, 2015, 01:05:18 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 26, 2015, 10:33:30 AM
But she just asked if you replaced one lately, I don't think she was being obtuse or anything, just asking you a quesiton.

It's a rainy, snowy Monday. I hate Mondays even on good days. She asked why they were inside the tank. I found the answer. And being grumpy as hell I took her question about replacing as snarky. I may be wrong but it's MONDAY! :rant: I mean ... she could have at least thanked me for finding the answer for her.  :angry:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan
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