Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #29978
From: Russell Duffy <russell.duffy@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Fuel Check Valves needed??
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 16:17:45 -0600
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message

What say ye?  Should there be a check valve after each pump?

I don't believe a typical EFI pump will need a check valve.  There's either one built in, or the pump mechanism just prevents backflow.  This has been true for the Walbro pumps I've used, which is what Tracy used to sell.  I'm not sure if that's what he still sells though. 
 
You can try to blow back through your pump, and verify this for yourself to be sure.
 
Cheers,
Rusty (lots of rpm, but no thrust)



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