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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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I was poking around the engine, and I broke this 'T'





Which belongs here





The question is this: why is one passage so restricted? What would happen if it were the larger size?
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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It's the gas tank recovery line..that's why...if it's the one I think.
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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stick a brass one in there.
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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well make sure the restriction port is included in the part you swap in
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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Brass is no good as you need the restriction.
Part is only $3 - 999 137 044 40 and we stock them 8>)
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks Roger, I will be calling tomorrow about another issue (oil sensor). but why the restriction I figured it MUST be for a reason.
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