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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by j13jcg, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. j13jcg

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    what is the purpose of the small rubber pipe from the carb boot to the petcock . do i need to block it of wen the tank is removed to start the engine so it runs smoothly
     
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    It is the vacuum like to the auto fuel shutoff valve that is built into the petcock. Yes you do need to block it when running the engine with the tank off.
     
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    yea it the small pipe . im colour tuning the carbs before i sinc them
     
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