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Eventually, I realized that the problem with the DFR was the aft…

Eventually, I realized that the problem with the DFR was the aftermarket solenoid-style fuel pumps.  Because they didn't allow fuel to bleed back into the tanks (like the original impeller-style pumps), the DFR was unable to switch, and it would jam midway, blocking all fuel flow.

So I replaced the DFR with these valves from NAPA, and a SFR.  There have been no fuel problems since.

The solenoids are carefully plumbed so that, when UNpowered, they default to the same tank.  Wiring them is simple: they're parallel to the OTHER tank's pump, meaning, when the pump for the other tank runs, the valves are energized & direct fuel to & from the other tank.

Even though this section is strictly for low-pressure fuel, I still chose to use EFI-rated fuel hose.
Eventually, I realized that the problem with the DFR was the aftermarket solenoid-style fuel pumps. Because they didn't allow fuel to bleed back into the tanks (like the original impeller-style pumps), the DFR was unable to switch, and it would jam midway, blocking all fuel flow. So I replaced the DFR with these valves from NAPA, and a SFR. There have been no fuel problems since. The solenoids are carefully plumbed so that, when UNpowered, they default to the same tank. Wiring them is simple: they're parallel to the OTHER tank's pump, meaning, when the pump for the other tank runs, the valves are energized & direct fuel to & from the other tank. Even though this section is strictly for low-pressure fuel, I still chose to use EFI-rated fuel hose.Original file
Eventually, I realized that the problem with the DFR was the aftermarket solenoid-style fuel pumps.  Because they didn't allow fuel to bleed back into the tanks (like the original impeller-style pumps), the DFR was unable to switch, and it would jam midway, blocking all fuel flow.

So I replaced the DFR with these valves from NAPA, and a SFR.  There have been no fuel problems since.

The solenoids are carefully plumbed so that, when UNpowered, they default to the same tank.  Wiring them is simple: they're parallel to the OTHER tank's pump, meaning, when the pump for the other tank runs, the valves are energized & direct fuel to & from the other tank.

Even though this section is strictly for low-pressure fuel, I still chose to use EFI-rated fuel hose.

Eventually, I realized that the problem with the DFR was the aftermarket solenoid-style fuel pumps. Because they didn't allow fuel to bleed back into the tanks (like the original impeller-style pumps), the DFR was unable to switch, and it would jam midway, blocking all fuel flow.

So I replaced the DFR with these valves from NAPA, and a SFR. There have been no fuel problems since.

The solenoids are carefully plumbed so that, when UNpowered, they default to the same tank. Wiring them is simple: they're parallel to the OTHER tank's pump, meaning, when the pump for the other tank runs, the valves are energized & direct fuel to & from the other tank.

Even though this section is strictly for low-pressure fuel, I still chose to use EFI-rated fuel hose.

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