Thread: What is this thingy?

Could be a check valve, but why it is there, I'm not sure. If it is a check valve, the fact that you can blow through it both ways suggests that it is stuffed, but I could be wrong on both counts - wouldn't be the first time...

I reckon its one of those u beaut fuel saving devices with a pellet of tin inside.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I reckon its one of those u beaut fuel saving devices with a pellet of tin inside.
Regards Philip A

Agree. Now check the air intake for a "Hyclone"

I think you might be right.
So if the claims are right and I remove it, my fuel consumption will go up 10 to 20%! Here goes.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I reckon its one of those u beaut fuel saving devices with a pellet of tin inside.

The first thing I thought of, too.

anti syphon valve?

OOC try this for me..

hook it up to a lump of hose and see if you can flow water through it with it in different orientations.

Originally Posted by Bilbo

I think you might be right.
So if the claims are right and I remove it, my fuel consumption will go up 10 to 20%! Here goes.

Leave it in place, and add a Hyclone. Then you will be making fuel and have to fit an overflow tank.

As suggested ,I have connected it to a garden hose. It provides very little resistance in either direction with a hefty spray of water coming out either way. Re the bit inside, when I shake it, it feels more like a single metal something, rather than pellets. If I do not get a definative answer on what it is tomorrow, I will cut it open.