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Morala:
Hi, on my 74 550 i have i believe an original fuel tap with two outlets, it may be a silly question but should the fuel be coming through the both outlets as mine is only running through one even if i put it on reserve position.any advice very welcome.

Johnwebley:

--- Quote from: Morala on December 27, 2024, 11:42:24 AM ---Hi, on my 74 550 i have i believe an original fuel tap with two outlets, it may be a silly question but should the fuel be coming through the both outlets as mine is only running through one even if i put it on reserve position.any advice very welcome.

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The fuel will always find the easiest path,

To test it

Block the outlet that is flowing,

It should then flow from the other

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Bryanj:
Both should flow on normal and reserve, as said block the one that flows and see if fuel flows from the other

Morala:
thanks guys for your replys, i removed the fuel tap to check if everything was ok, inlet was clear and so were the outlets filter was good so tried what you suggested and closed the outlet that was running and the fuel ran through the other outlet, i thought you needed both outlets running to feed the carbs but i have never had a 4 carb bike before so still learning thanks again for your help.

Bryanj:
Fuel is like water and electrickery it will take the path of least resistance, when the 2 carbs fed by one pipe fill up the others start, when all full flow evens

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