Remote fuel tank

[enterprise]

In the process of assembling parts for an eberspacher install.

Not sure I want to cut into the main fuel tank & add the fuel stand pipe. So are there any restrictions on adding a remote fuel tank in the engine bay.

The filler is mounted directly on the tank & breather would be run to a skin fitting.

Engine is diesel but I will be running eberspacher on parafin for a cleaner burn using the remote tank.

Advice appreciated as always.

 

[pcatterall]

Another option would be to 'T' off from your existing fuel line.

 

[damo]

I've thought of using an O/B tank, or a jerry can with a tapped in fuel take off. An advantage of a removable tank is that you can take it to be filled, obviously, and the bulb allows the line to be primed.

Anyone else tried this?

 

[lw395]

A removable tank may annoy the eber if any air gets into the feed line. They can take a long time to purge the line, and may shut down if it takes too long. You can help avoid this by putting in a clear inline filter which collects the air, the fuel being drawn from the bottom.
hope that helps.

 

[vyv_cox]

My supply has been T'ed into the engine fuel line after the primary filter since I installed it many years ago. Has never given a moment's trouble. With some filters there is a blanked off port for this purpose, saving the problem of finding a suitable T piece.