Dave McDonald Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 During the TR5 restoration strip down, when I removed the petrol tank it is in excellent condition. This leads me to believe that it may have been replaced/renewed when the car was last rebuilt in 1993/94 for the PO. First reaction, that's good, no need for a replacement. However, there are only 2 connections on the tank. The car was fitted with twin SUs during that rebuild 25/26 years ago, so that hasn't been a problem. The tank has one outlet to the filter and pump underneath and one on top which has been used for an overflow/pressure relief return from the filter for all this time. My query is, for PI does the tank need 3 connections ? :- 1. Feed to filter/pump on bottom 2. PRV excess flow return on top 3. Metering Unit excess pressure return on top Could I provide a T piece on the single top connection to deal with both returns, 2 & 3 above? Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 T piece as original Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Wow that was quick. Thanks Peter. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Hi Dave, My 1970 CP has separate return connections for PRV- and MU-return. Maybe this was done because there was a technical need (so not a cost saving)?Others may know. But if the system from Peter works, that would be my solution too. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 On an original TR5 the return from the metering unit went to the tank ,and the return from the PRV went to the filter housing in the boot graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Aha Graham, now I understand. Thanks, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Gents, see attached photo showing the return pipe from the filter housing up to the T piece. Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Peters' photo above shows the vertical vent pipe, filter to tank, item 37 on Moss link below, up to the single connection on top of the tank. https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/fuel-system-induction-controls/tanks-pumps-pipes/fuel-system-tr5-6-to-c-cp50000-1967-69.html Peters' first photo shows the rubber tube connection, item 97 on link above, from metering unit overflow back to that same pipe into the single tank connection. Now it's clear. My one top tank connection will suffice for PI. I can see that I will probably have to use a proprietary T piece in that pipe there but that's not a problem. Thanks Peter. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 9 hours ago, tr graham said: On an original TR5 the return from the metering unit went to the tank ,and the return from the PRV went to the filter housing in the boot graham That is correct and it did help cool the fuel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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