Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

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Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

Post by mytmight » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:16 pm

Hello again. I have installed a 1972 M151A2 motor in my Mighty Mite.
Is a fuel tank return line required with the stock mechanical fuel pump?
TIA, Ronny.


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Re: Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

Post by hambone » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:31 am

You should be fine without it.

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Re: Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

Post by Rickf » Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:45 pm

No, That is not a fuel return line anyway. It is a vapor return line to supposedly help relieve vapor lock. You can block it off with no dire consequences.
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Re: Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

Post by acudanut » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:24 am

Hello again. I have installed a 1972 M151A2 motor in my Mighty Mite.
Is a fuel tank return line required with the stock mechanical fuel pump?
TIA, Ronny.

Pictures please. I have never seen a might mite with a M151 powerpack. Did it fit well ? What mods were done ?

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Re: Is A2 fuel return line necessary?

Post by acudanut » Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:11 am

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acudanut wrote:
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:24 am
Hello again. I have installed a 1972 M151A2 motor in my Mighty Mite.
Is a fuel tank return line required with the stock mechanical fuel pump?
TIA, Ronny."

Pictures please. I have never seen a might mite with a M151 powerpack. Did it fit well ? What mods were done ?


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