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Old 2nd December 2009 | 12:11
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lion-g
 
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Upper limit of gravity feed.

Hi guys,

Season greetings !!!

I am very confused with a fuel problem. Can some kind soul out there explain to me the concept behind a upper limit for gravity feed into engines ?

How come if crusing at a higher altitude for a long period of time increases the upper limit of gravity feed? I assumed it has got something to do with FUEL TEMP as it gets colder the density increases and thus weight increases therfore easier for it to be gravity-fed.

Thanks a lot for your help guys .....

Cheers
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