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Re: Electric in-tank fuel pumps - why don't they explode?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/1/2006 3 Replies

The oxygen content inside the fuel tank is very low. A fire requires the proper ratio of ignition, fuel and oxygen. To much or too little of any of the three and it won't burn.

If you ever test a pump, make sure the tank is closed up. It's like playing the L... Login to read more.

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