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In my Velocity the strakes gravity feed to the sump. About a foot of 
3/8" Al / rubber fuel line on each side, downhill all the way. I can run 
one tank plumb dry and have only a gallon or two gone out of the other. 
Like when there's a slight leak in a fuel cap or something.
If they're significantly uneven, you WILL get air if you select "Both" 
... Jim S.

Bulent Aliev wrote:

>
>
>             If you're almost home and have "Both" selected, and one
>             tank runs dry, what do you end up with in the fuel line? I
>             believe mostly air. Late in the trip (traffic pattern?)
>             where trouble shooting time is at a premium. Use L or R.
>             Not B.
>
> I don’t think so: connect two tanks (one full with water and one 
> empty) to gravity feed Into Y connection. Than suck on the end and try 
> to breathe. Let me know how it works :)
> Buly